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2013 Map of Whitehorse Rincon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Whitehorse Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Whitehorse Rincon defines the dramatic topography of this McKinley County landscape, where deep canyons and high plateaus reveal the intricate drainage patterns of the Eastern Navajo Agency. The land is marked by significant geological formations such as the expansive Chaco Mesa to the east and the isolated Mesa Cortada, illustrating a high-desert environment shaped by erosion.

Water management in this arid region is evidenced by Johnson Tank, a critical focal point for livestock or local use in an area where permanent surface water is scarce. The southern portion of the quadrangle is bisected by the North Fork Arroyo Chico, which winds through Ojo Canyon. This survey captures the rural character of the area, documented by the U.S. Geological Survey through modern imagery and elevation data to show the persistent relationship between the high desert terrain and the sparse water sources that sustain it.