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2017 Map of Wade Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wade Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Canadian River waters carve a complex series of drainage systems through this San Miguel County landscape, defining the topography around Wade Canyon. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region of high desert rangeland characterized by intermittent water management features such as Elise Tank, Picket Pens Tank, and White Tank. These artificial catchments, scattered across the township lines of t16n r24e and t15n r25e, represent the critical infrastructure required for ranching in this arid environment.

Transportation is minimal, anchored by Co RD c57a which provides access to the settlement area at Four V Canyon. Significant natural landmarks include the deep incisions of Costilla Canyon and the winding paths of Arroyo del Mesteño and Arroyo Alamocito. The map illustrates the intersection of natural erosion and human utility, where the deep relief of the canyons meets the practical needs of local livestock operations.