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2013 Map of Alamosa Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Daniels Ranch and Thompson Ranch anchor this high-plains landscape in Mora County, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and intermittent water sources. These ranching outposts are situated along the lower reaches of Carrizo Cr and Vermejo Cr, showcasing the historical reliance on seasonal water in this part of New Mexico. The geography is punctuated by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Las Mesas Del Conjelon in the north to the Cuernudo Hills in the east.

Water security for livestock and early inhabitants is evidenced by named sources such as Bootlegger Spring, Mayes Spring, and the MacArthur Tank. The map also traces the winding course of Alamosa Cr and Sixtysix Cr, the latter namesake of the Vega Sixtysix area. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the region, including the small settlement at Moore and the various canyons like Cañon Alamito that cut through the mesas.