2020 Map of Augustine Well

About this map

Augustine Well serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of New Mexico, situated along the path of Old Hwy 60. The map documents the boundary where the western edge of Socorro County meets Catron County, a region defined by its wide drainage basins and sparse water sources. The presence of Clements Lake to the east and the Sand Hills in the northeast corner illustrates a transition from alluvial flats to more complex terrain. This 2020 survey is an essential record for understanding modern land use and transportation corridors in a traditionally arid ranching district, where named wells like Augustine Well remain critical geographic markers for local history and resource management.