2013 Map of Becker SW

About this map

Canyon Mill and several other industrial sites define this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, reflecting a history of resource extraction and water management in a demanding environment. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Salas Arroyo and Pascual Arroyo, which cut through canyons like Bootleg Canyon and Sepultura Canyon. The map reveals a distribution of specialized processing sites, including Red Mill, Tomasino Mill, and the specifically labeled Mine Shaft Mill. Isolated homesteads or landmarks like Gibbs Place sit alongside essential water infrastructure such as Test Well Tank and Cottonwood Tank, which were vital for sustaining operations and livestock in this arid portion of New Mexico. The geography is punctuated by distinctive landforms like Two Butte and the rugged depths of Cibola Canyon.