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2020 Map of Wirt Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wirt Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Navajo River flows through a landscape of deep canyons and high mesas in this northern Rio Arriba County region. The settlement of Dulce serves as a primary hub, situated near the intersection of several local routes such as Dulce Rock Dr and Rodeo Rd. The map is particularly rich in family-named geographic and funerary sites, including the Martinez Cem, Wirt Cem, and Gomez Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in this part of New Mexico.

Topographical features dominate the area, from the heights of Mt Archuleta and Archuleta Mesa to the intricate drainages of Wirt Canyon, Ishkoten Canyon, and Amargo Canyon. The presence of Narrow Gauge St and Narrow Gauge Dr hints at the historical transportation patterns that once connected these canyons. Springs like Button Thomas Spring and Gomez Spring provide crucial water points in this arid, high-elevation terrain.