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2013 Map of Chupadera

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Chupadera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Chupadera and its surrounding canyonlands appear here at the boundary of Torrance and Socorro Counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and seasonal water sources, where the main Chupadera Arroyo is fed by numerous named canyons such as Cañon Saladito, Cañon Latigo, and Cañon Trigo. These natural corridors have long dictated movement through this arid region, as evidenced by the placement of the Chupadera Windmill and various livestock tanks like Trigo Tank and Torcido Tank.

Evidence of human adaptation to the high desert environment is visible in the scattered springs and tanks, such as San Antonio Spring, which mark critical points in the local topography. The presence of Wsmr P Route 9 suggests the intersection of local rangeland with regional infrastructure. This survey captures the relationship between the rugged canyon geography and the essential water features that sustain life and ranching in this part of New Mexico.