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2013 Map of Fence Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Santa Rita Mesa dominates this western New Mexico landscape, straddling the high plateau between the Cibola and Catron county lines. The environment is defined by its vital water sources, with distinct points of historical interest such as Old Santa Rita Springs and New Santa Rita Springs nestled along the slopes. In a region where reliable water dictated the success of ranching operations, family-named landmarks and infrastructure like the Cox Ranch, Escojeda Windmill, and Carter Well illustrate the scale of land use in the early 21st century.

Transportation through this arid terrain follows established corridors like NM-601 and Harper Troil Rd, connecting various springs and draws. The southern portion of the map is etched by Nations Draw and Tejana Draw, which drain the rugged landscape. These features, along with isolated outposts like the Semi Lonesome Windmill, reveal the sparse but persistent human presence in this high-desert environment.