2013 Map of Arroyo Landavaso

About this map

Magdalena serves as the primary settlement in this high-desert region of Socorro County, where the landscape is defined by the expansive Cibola National Forest and a complex network of seasonal drainage systems. The importance of water management in this arid environment is evident through the numerous numbered cattle tanks and catchments, such as Earth Tank Number One and Landavaso Reservoir, which support local ranching operations. Significant geological features include the prominent Cerro Pelon and the deep cuts of Agua Frio Canyon. Transportation and infrastructure are concentrated around Us-60, which bisects the northern half of the map near the Rancho Magdalena Airport. The area’s rangeland history is preserved through labels for the Woodbury Ranch and several named springs, including Wet Weather Spring and Texas Spring, highlighting the essential points of reliability for inhabitants in the high desert.