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2023 Map of Youngs Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kirtland and the northern outskirts of Farmington anchor the southern edge of this high-desert landscape in San Juan County. The terrain is defined by a series of mesas and dry washes, where water management is central to the land's utility. Significant catchments and natural basins like Youngs Lake, Locke Lake, and Meadows Reservoir dot the arid flats, connected by a network of seasonal drainages including Cottonwood Wash and Narrows Wash.

North of the settlements, the topography rises toward Ute Dome and Pinon Mesa, while the western reach is marked by distinctive formations such as Flare Hill and Twin Mounds. The presence of Indian Svc Rte 215 crossing through the northern sections near The Narrows reflects the specialized infrastructure of the region. Local landmarks like Wallace Tank and Martin Mesa provide specific points of reference for those tracing the development of ranching and water access in this corner of New Mexico.