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1990 Map of Walker Canyon

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Walker Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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Blue Creek and its many seasonal tributaries dominate this arid landscape where the borders of Grant and Hidalgo Counties meet. This 1990 provisional survey documents a terrain defined by complex drainages and high plateaus, notably the broad Redrock Mesa and the nearby Redrock Basin. A network of 4WD tracks provides the only access through deep incisions like Little Sycamore Canyon and Walker Canyon.

Evidence of human activity is scarce but specialized, centered on water management and resource extraction. The presence of an Open Pit Mine in the northeastern section of the quadrangle suggests the mineral interests common to this part of New Mexico, while features like Walker Tank and the namesake Spring at Cherry Creek highlight the critical role of water sources in this dry environment. Researchers can trace the winding course of Mud Springs Draw and Cottonwood Creek as they navigate between these high mesas.