2023 Map of Canon Agua Buena

About this map

Carthage and Old Carthage anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a historic mining district south of the Blackington Hills. The presence of the Carthage Cem reflects the long-standing community tied to these coal-rich lands, while the vast southern boundary is defined by the White Sands Missile Range. This map shows a desert environment dominated by drainages like Cañon Agua Buena and the San Pedro Arroyo, which cut through the high desert floor toward the Cerro del Viboro. Water management in this arid terrain is evidenced by small reservoirs such as CC Tank and Triple A Tank. A network of specialized routes, including Quebrada Rd and several White Sands Missile Range roads, provides the primary access through this sparsely populated section of Socorro County.