2020 Map of Canon Agua Buena

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Old Carthage and the nearby settlement of Carthage anchor the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. This 2020 topographic survey illustrates a region shaped by a transition from early settlement to modern government use, evidenced by the numerous White Sands Missile Range routes crisscrossing the terrain, such as WSMR P Route 5 and WSMR S Route 3606. Genealogists and local historians will find the Carthage Cem particularly significant, situated just north of the original townsite along the banks of the San Pedro Arroyo. To the north, the terrain rises into the Blackington Hills and the prominent Cerro del Viboro, while the Cañon Agua Buena carves a deep path through the southwestern quadrangle. The presence of water sources like CC Tank and Triple A Tank underscores the importance of water management in this arid environment, providing a clear picture of the land's infrastructure and natural topography.