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2020 Map of Alameda Spring

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Alameda Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Squaw Peak rises as a prominent landmark within the Cibola National Forest, defining a landscape of complex drainage systems and high-elevation relief in Socorro County. The presence of water sources in this arid environment is clearly marked by Alameda Spring and several livestock or resource management features like Barnet Tank, McDaniel Tank, and Rock Header Tank. These scattered water points suggest a history of ranching or forest service activity throughout the rugged terrain.

A network of deep cuts and drainages, including Mill Canyon, Rock Springs Canyon, and Estaline Canyon, illustrates the geological erosion patterns typical of the region. Towards the south, the terrain descends into Milligan Gulch and Chavez Canyon, while Forest 52 Rd provides one of the few named access routes through the township and range divisions. The map reveals the systematic management of the New Mexico backcountry, where natural features like Bear Canyon intersect with established forestry boundaries.