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2017 Map of Alamito

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alamito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Alamito and the surrounding high plains of Mora County are defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons that drain into the Canadian River. This 2017 survey details a landscape where the river snakes through dramatic geological features, most notably the deep loops of Upper Horseshoe Bend and Lower Horseshoe Bend along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on small locales like El Sierro and the eponymous Alamito, which are connected by Route 271.

Numerous named canyons like Cañon Medina, Cañon Leon, and Cañon Alamito carve through the terrain, suggesting a geography that dictates movement and land use. The boundary between Mora, Harding, and San Miguel counties intersects this area, highlighting its position at a multi-county junction. Researchers can trace seasonal water flow through features like Carrizo Cr and find evidence of local landmarks such as El Ojito and Mexican Canyon.