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2010 Map of Wirt Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wirt Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Navajo River snakes through this high-altitude landscape in Rio Arriba County, defining a complex topography of deep canyons and prominent mesas. The small settlement of Navajo is situated along the river's northern bend, while the larger community of Dulce sits to the southeast near the junction of Amargo Creek and Dulce Creek. The map documents a rugged interior network of family-named landmarks and water sources, including Martinez Pond, Button-Thomas Spring, and the Dulce Lake Dam.

Genealogical interest is centered on the distributed burial sites of the area, specifically the Martinez Cemetery, Wirt Cemetery, and Gomez Cemetery. These sites, along with the distinct naming of Narrow Gauge St, reflect the region's historical reliance on specific transportation corridors and natural springs. High points like Mount Archuleta and Archuleta Mesa overlook a maze of drainage systems including Wirt Canyon and Sawmill Canyon, illustrating the challenging terrain of northern New Mexico.