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2023 Map of Whitehorse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Whitehorse serves as a central point in this McKinley County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by dramatic elevations like Mesa Alta and Mesa Pueblo. The area's hydrology is primarily shaped by the winding Fajada Wash, which drains the northern sections of the quadrangle near the W Chaco Mesa. In a region where water is a scarce and vital resource, Fence Lake and the North Fork Arroyo Chico stand out as notable geographic landmarks.

Transportation through this part of New Mexico relies on a network of tribal and local routes, including E Rte 9, White Masa Rd, and Navajo Svc Rte 7004. These roads trace the contours of the mesas, providing access to the remote settlements and ranching lands that define modern life on the high plateau. The map clearly delineates the township and range boundaries, such as t19n r8w, which organize the vast open spaces of the Navajo Nation and surrounding McKinley County.