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1982 Map of Cerro De La Campana SE

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cerro De La Campana SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The White Sands Missile Range occupies the southern half of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, New Mexico. This military boundary cuts across a terrain defined by seasonal watercourses like the Arroyo Chupadera and Cañada Quemada. The map reveals a delicate network of ranching infrastructure, where survival depended on named water sources such as Miera Well, Green Well, and Hunter Long Well.

Evidence of historical land use is sparse but significant, with established holdings like Gallegos Ranch and Padilla Ranch situated in the northern sections. Several wind-powered water pumps, including the Romero Windmill and Leo Windmill, mark the map, illustrating the continued reliance on traditional rangeland management techniques even as the region became part of a modern military testing facility. The topography is further punctuated by several Drill Holes, suggesting geologic exploration or mineral testing in this arid environment during the early 1980s.