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2023 Map of Wade Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wade Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Canadian River carves a deep, winding course through this section of San Miguel County, creating a dramatic landscape defined by high mesas and steep drainages. Significant erosion has formed features such as Wade Canyon and Costilla Canyon, while tributary drainages like Arroyo del Mesteño and Arroyo Alamocito feed into the primary river valley from the surrounding heights.

Water management is central to the land use in this arid region, as evidenced by numerous named stock tanks and catchment basins scattered across the high ground. Notable sites include Elise Tank, Picket Pens Tank, Lake Tank, and White Tank. These features, along with Four V Canyon and the presence of Co RD c57a, suggest a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and livestock movement within the established township and range system.