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2017 Map of Bitter Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bitter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pecos River valley and its complex network of seasonal wetlands and watercourses define this landscape northeast of Roswell. In this 2017 survey, the perennial and intermittent flows of the Rio Hondo and Berrendo Creek converge toward the river, feeding into distinctive water bodies such as Bitter Lake and Lake Saint Francis. The terrain is characterized by these riparian corridors and the rising ground toward Comanche Hill, creating a varied environment where irrigation and natural drainage dictate the local layout.

Evidence of established land use appears in the northeastern edge of Roswell and the presence of Saint Marys Cem. The map documents a transition from suburban street grids into a more expansive rural landscape marked by numerous local routes like Gallina Rd and Co Rd 77. The Bitter Lake Bike Trail and various named trails like Salt Lick Trl and Outlaw Trl indicate how the area has been organized for both transit and resource management.