2020 Map of Chupadera Spring

About this map

Chupadera Spring sits as a vital water source in this arid landscape, a centerpiece of the high desert terrain of Socorro County. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems, notably the Chupadera Arroyo and the Alamito Arroyo, which channel seasonal runoff through the shifting elevations. To the north, the deep indentation of Cañon Trigo cuts into the mesas, while the braided path of Arroyo Seco meanders across the eastern sections of the quadrangle. This 2020 record reflects the modern managed landscape, where remote access is dictated by restricted corridors like WSMR P Route 9 and WSMR S Route 3703. The map preserves the grid of the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range divisions that have structured New Mexico's land use for over a century.