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2017 Map of Welty Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Welty Hill rises as a central landmark within the high desert and canyon landscape of Cibola National Forest. This terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features, including Welty Tank, Antelope Tank, and Upper Pigeon Tank, which are essential for supporting life and livestock in this arid environment. The map details a complex drainage system through deeply incised features like East Whitewater Canyon, Hudson Canyon, and Wild Bull Canyon.

Evidence of local history and naming conventions appears in distinctive locations such as Red John Box and the Sim Yaten Hills. The inclusion of the Hutchison Branch of the Forest Service suggests the administrative and grazing management history of this section of Socorro County. To the east, the Burnt Peaks stand above several southern canyons, while Forest Rd 478 provides the primary vehicular access through the rugged western section of the quadrangle.