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2023 Map of Wolf Stand

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wolf Stand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Torreon and the small settlement at Wolf Stand anchor this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County. The map details a community centered around the Torreon Navajo Mission and the adjacent Torreon Mission Cem, indicating a focus of local spiritual and civic life. The terrain is defined by a complex network of arroyos and washes, including the significant Torreon Wash and San Isidro Wash, which have carved deep paths through the earth.

Evidence of ranching or livestock management is clear through the numerous named water tanks distributed across the quadrangle, such as Old Hogan Tank, Split Rock Tank, and Camelhead Tank. These features, along with prominent landmarks like Black Mountain and the deep Cañon Medio, illustrate how the inhabitants adapted to an arid environment. The road network, including Mission RD and Wolf Stand RD, connects these scattered water sources and topographical landmarks within the boundaries of the Public Land Survey System.