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2017 Map of Chupadera Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chupadera Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chupadera Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid high-desert portion of Socorro County, where intermittent drainage systems define the landscape. The map captures a complex network of seasonal waterways, including the prominent Chupadera Arroyo, Alamito Arroyo, and Arroyo Seco, which have carved deep into the terrain to form features like Cañon Trigo.

Modern infrastructure is limited to specialized transit corridors, with WSMR P Route 9 and WSMR S Route 3703 providing access through the southern reaches near Grumble Gulch. This 2017 survey reflects a largely undeveloped region shaped by the intersection of traditional land survey divisions and contemporary resource management, offering a clear view of the natural topography before the desert floor gives way to more rugged elevations.