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2023 Map of Apache Springs

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Apache Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lagunita and the surrounding high mesa country of San Miguel County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and dramatic topographic shifts. The settlement of Lagunita sits near the headwaters of Tecolote Creek, which winds southeast through the heart of the quadrangle. Local genealogy is anchored at the Lagunita Cem, while the northern terrain is dominated by the broad heights of Mesa Apache and Mid Mesa.

South of the creek, the landscape becomes increasingly complex as it enters the Santa Fe National Forest. This area features distinct landforms such as La Mesita and the Mesita de los Ladrones, separated by drainages like Arroyo Leguino. The reliance on local water management is evident in named livestock features like Boggy Tank, Red Tank, and Ladrones Tank, which support the high-desert ranching economy in this corner of New Mexico.