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2010 Map of Cienega Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cienega Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, where drainage systems and mountain ranges define the local geography. The territory is bounded by the Magdalena Mountains to the west and the Chupadera Mountains to the east, creating a corridor for the prominent Torreon Arroyo. This seasonal watercourse, along with others like Tiffany Canyon and Ryan Hill Canyon, illustrates the arid region's reliance on intermittent water sources.

Evidence of ranching infrastructure is seen in the placement of the Homestead Tank and Cement Tank, which serve as vital points in the open rangeland. Transportation through the area is anchored by the presence of Cienega Camp Rd, which connects the namesake ranch with the surrounding terrain. Notable elevations such as Horse Mountain and the steep walls of Copper Canyon provide significant landmarks for navigation within this remote New Mexico basin.