Loading map...

2013 Map of Williamsburg NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Garcia Place sits amidst a network of high-desert drainages and rugged elevation changes in this Sierra County quadrangle. The landscape is defined by its seasonal watercourses, most notably the Cuchillo Community Ditch and the winding Cuchillo Negro Cr in the north, while the southern terrain is carved by Palomas Cr and Salado Cr. These drainages have historically dictated the placement of travel routes and small settlements in this arid region.

Evidence of local land use is visible in the network of county roads, such as Co Road c018, which trace the natural contours of the land around Hok Farm Canyon and Ladder Draw. To the west, the prominent Garcia Peaks rise above the surrounding canyons, providing a significant landmark for the area. The map illustrates a transition from the lower creek beds to the higher, fractured terrain of Indian Canyon and Kelly Canyon, showing how the geography of the New Mexico interior shaped early accessibility and grazing patterns.