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1963 Map of Wirt Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation landscape is defined here by the winding course of the Navajo River as it cuts through the high canyons of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. This 1963 survey captures a rural landscape where infrastructure follows the natural topography, notably the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line tracing the river valley toward the settlement of Navajo. To the southeast, Dulce serves as a local hub near Dulce Lake, surrounded by significant family and community landmarks like Martinez Cem, Wirt Cem, and Gomez Cem. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of drainages, including Amargo Creek and Wirt Canyon, which create a series of prominent ridges and mesas such as Archuleta Mesa and Dulce Ridge. The proximity to the state line emphasizes the geographic importance of this mountain corridor for regional transportation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain