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2017 Map of Wirt Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wirt Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Navajo River cuts through the northern reach of this Rio Arriba County landscape, where the high elevations of Mt Archuleta and Archuleta Mesa define the northern border. Small settlements like Navajo and Dulce are tucked into the drainages, connected by local routes such as Narrow Gauge St and Rodeo Rd. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of named canyons, including Wirt Canyon, Sawmill Canyon, and Carracas Canyon, reflecting a terrain shaped by water and time.

Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Martinez Cem, Wirt Cem, and Gomez Cem. These small cemeteries, along with features like Martinez Pond and Martinez Canyon, point to the long-standing familial ties to the land. Water sources such as Button Thomas Spring and Gomez Spring further illustrate the essential points of utility in this dry, elevated environment.