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2013 Map of Alameda Spring

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Alameda Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Cibola National Forest defines the eastern half of this landscape, where the elevation rises toward Squaw Peak. This high-desert terrain in Socorro County is marked by a network of drainage canyons and cattle ranching infrastructure, illustrating how water management shaped settlement in the arid Southwest. Scattered tanks such as Barnet Tank and Rock Header Tank provide essential collection points alongside the natural flow of Alameda Spring.

Evidence of long-standing land use is visible in the placement of the Old Garcia Ranch and the newer Garcia Ranch to the south. These sites, along with Rancho La Rosa and the S O Ranch, are connected by NM-107, which serves as the primary corridor through the valley. Landmarks like the Choclo Windmill and the deep cuts of Mill Canyon and Chavez Canyon reflect the functional character of this rugged interior basin.