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2023 Map of Bookout Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pino Creek and Garita Creek carve through the high plains of San Miguel County in this modern topographic study. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of these waterways and their tributaries, including Cuervo Creek and La Manga Creek, which shape the transition from flat tablelands to complex canyon systems. The map details a sparse network of rural routes such as Aztec Vista Rd, Magnolia Rd, and various county roads that provide access to the expansive ranchlands of eastern New Mexico.

Prominent landforms like North Mesa and Green Island stand as markers for navigators and local land managers. The layout of the Public Land Survey System grids, visible as T13N R24E and T13N R25E, illustrates the orderly division of this open range. This document provides a clear view of the current infrastructure and natural hydrology in a region where water sources and topographic relief dictate the rhythm of life and ranching operations.