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2017 Map of Borica

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Borica stands as a small hub in the high desert landscape of Guadalupe County, defined by a network of county roads that navigate the local topography. The area's water management is anchored by Borica Dam, which regulates the intermittent drainage of Carrizo Cr as it flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. To the northwest, Puerto Cr carves through the terrain, illustrating the importance of natural drainages in this semi-arid environment.

The landscape is partitioned by a grid of rural routes including Hughes Rd and Nopal Rd, which connect remote homesteads and ranching interests. Names like Bienvenida Rd and Falcon Rd hint at the cultural history of the region. This 2017 survey provides a clear view of the township and range boundaries, specifically where T6N R21E and T6N R22E meet, offering a modern perspective on traditional land divisions and the infrastructure that supports life on the New Mexico plains.