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2020 Map of Arroyo Cuervo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Rio Grande waters dominate the eastern edge of this landscape, supporting the fertile agricultural lands of the Rincon Valley. This section of the Mesilla Valley is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Garfield Canal, Garfield Drain, and specialized water ways like the Garfield Lateral and Palmer Lateral. These features highlight the importance of water management in the arid New Mexico environment, where the river's flow is channeled to sustain local crops.

Away from the riverbed, the terrain rises into a series of drainage systems that carve through the desert floor. Significant washes such as Arroyo Cuervo, Arroyo Montoya, and Arroyo Yeso cut across the landscape, while Oak Canyon provides a distinct break in the topography. The boundary between Sierra Co and Doña Ana Co bisects the western reaches of the quadrangle, marking a quiet transition between these two southern New Mexico counties.