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2010 Map of Youngs Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Farmington edges into the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex network of arroyos and man-made water storage. The area is marked by ranching and infrastructure, including the Wallace Ranch and several specialized water features such as Wallace Tank, Harper Tank, and King Tank. These tanks and reservoirs, including Fourmile Reservoir and Locke Lake, suggest the vital importance of water management for livestock and residents in the San Juan Basin.

Industrial and recreational footprints appear via the Macu Racetrack and landmarks like the Harper Windmill. The topography is dominated by mesas and flats, most notably Pinon Mesa and Martin Mesa, while the northern section features the prominent Ute Dome. Significant drainage systems like Narrows Wash and Cottonwood Wash carve through the land, illustrating the natural erosion patterns characteristic of this part of New Mexico.