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2023 Map of Arroyo Cuervo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Arroyo Cuervo carves through the high desert landscape of Sierra and Doña Ana counties, marking a complex drainage system that feeds into the fertile Hatch Valley. The Rio Grande serves as the lifeblood of the eastern portion of this map, supported by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure including the Garfield Canal, Garfield Lateral, and Palmer Lateral. These features highlight the importance of water management in this arid region, where the cultivated river bottom contrasts sharply with the surrounding terrain.

The settlement of Hatch sits at the southern edge of the survey, a central point for the agricultural activity of the valley. To the north and west, numerous arroyos such as Arroyo Yeso and Arroyo Jaralosa cut through the landscape, illustrating the natural watercourses that define the local topography. This map documents the rural road network, including Carriage Hills Rd and several county roads, which link the riverfront farms to the higher desert reaches.