2013 Map of Canon Agua Buena

About this map

The arid basin of Jornada del Muerto dominates this high-desert landscape in central Socorro County, where ranching and mining history converge. The southern edge of the sheet traces the legacy of local coal operations, centering on the settlements of Carthage and Old Carthage. These areas, including the nearby Tokay, were once integral to the region's industrial output. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Carthage Cem and various family-held lands such as Fernandez Ranch, Padilla Ranch, and Muncy Ranch. The topography is defined by the sharp relief of the Blackington Hills and the drainage of Cañon Agua Buena, while the historic Us-380 provides the primary transit artery through the basin. Numerous water points like Gonzales Well and Ranchito Windmill reflect the essential infrastructure required for survival and livestock in this dry terrain.