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2011 Map of West Fork Rio Brazos

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of West Fork Rio Brazos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-altitude drainage systems of West Fork Rio Brazos and East Fork Rio Brazos define the landscape of this northern New Mexico survey. Located along the state border, the area is characterized by seasonal camps and administrative outposts rather than dense settlements. The Apache Forest Service Facility and Huffaker Cabin are tucked into the northern reaches near Apache Canyon, while livestock-rearing heritage is evident at Burn Cow Camp and Rivera Cow Camp.

A network of forestry roads, including 686 and 87, provides access to the steep terrain of Osier Mesa and the wide-open Brazos Meadows. The settlement of Cresco appears in the far northwest corner, situated near the headwaters of Wolf Creek. This map illustrates the intersection of public land management and traditional grazing practices, where seasonal water sources like Dixie Creek and Poso Creek support high-country activities.