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2010 Map of Chupadera

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chupadera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chupadera and its surrounding canyonlands are documented here in 2010, revealing a landscape defined by isolated ranching infrastructure and mineral extraction. The map captures a high-desert environment where water management is critical, evidenced by named features like Chupadera Windmill, San Antonio Spring, and several catchment areas including La Cueva Tank and Torcido Tank. These water sources are vital along the drainage of Chupadera Arroyo and the various deep-cut canyons such as Cañon Saladito and Cañon Cueva.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the region, with the Fite Mine, Adams Iron Pit, and the Estancia I Crawford Mine marking specific sites of geological interest. The presence of the White Sands Missile Range boundary and the Transwestern Pipeline Number 7 Airport indicates the overlap of private land use with federal and industrial operations. The roadway network is sparse, consisting largely of unpaved routes like County Rd B001 and the military-designated WSMR S Route 3706.