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2013 Map of Borica

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Borica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Borica serves as a central anchor in this high-plains landscape of Guadalupe County, where ranching heritage is clearly etched into the terrain. The map details a network of family-held lands, including the Montoya Ranch, White Ranch, and Sena Ranch, reflecting a long-standing pattern of pastoral settlement. These holdings are linked by utilitarian routes like NM-203 and Hughes Rd, which traverse the undulating draws and mesas characteristic of this New Mexico region.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, as evidenced by the Borica Dam and the seasonal drainages of Carrizo Cr and Puerto Cr. The spatial distribution of the Powell Ranch, Mullen Ranch, and Gonzales Ranch suggests a landscape organized around available water and topographic shelter. The survey documents the intersection of modern road infrastructure with the historic Public Land Survey System, marking the boundaries between Townships 5 and 6 North.