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2017 Map of Arroyo Cuervo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor defines the eastern edge of this landscape, supporting a complex irrigation network within the Rincon Valley. This system of managed water is evidenced by features such as the Garfield Canal, Garfield Drain, and several watercourses like the Garfield Lateral and Palmer Lateral. These features highlight the transition from the fertile river bottomlands to the arid, high-relief terrain of the west, where drainage is dominated by ephemeral washes like Arroyo Montoya and Arroyo Jaralosa.

The settlement of Arroyo Cuervo sits near the confluence of these upland drainages and the river valley, marking a point where the local topography shifts toward the deep incisions of Oak Canyon. Crossing the boundary between Sierra Co and Doña Ana Co, the map reveals a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and human engineering. Transportation is limited to rural routes such as Carriage Hills Rd and Co Rd 054, which navigate the rugged breaks leading away from the river.