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2020 Map of Alma

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Alma serves as the primary settlement on this western New Mexico landscape, situated where the high desert terrain meets the San Francisco River valley. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, including numerous named stock tanks such as Leaky Tank, Twin Sister Tank Number One, and Alma Flat Tank. These features are scattered across distinct geological formations like Spurgeon Mesa and Cradle Mesa, illustrating how land use is dictated by the dramatic topography.

Boundary lines for both the Apache National Forest and Gila National Forest converge here, highlighting the region's status as a gateway to protected wilderness. The drainage patterns of Pueblo Cr and various canyons like Brushy Canyon and Keller Canyon define the movement of water through the high country. For the researcher, the map preserves the names of specific grazing areas and local routes, including Hicks Pasture and Deep Creek Ranch Rd, providing a detailed look at the modern pastoral geography of Catron County.