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2023 Map of Bustos Well

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Arroyo de los Pinos and Arroyo Tinajas cut through this arid landscape in Socorro County, reflecting the ephemeral hydrology of the high desert. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as the Cuesta de la McBride and the volcanic prominence of La Montenera. This area is heavily influenced by the presence of the White Sands Missile Range, as evidenced by the network of restricted access roads like WSMR P Route 5 and WSMR S Route 3613.

Water management in this dry environment is visible through scattered livestock or catchment points like Bustos Tank and Crespin Tank. These small reservoirs, along with features like Bordo Atravesado and Canada Quemada, provide essential context for the land's ranching history and modern military utility. The map documents a sparsely populated but geographically complex region where canyon systems like Cañon Quemado shape the local movement and land use.