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2023 Map of Florida

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Florida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cooks Spring Historic Site marks a vital water source in this arid corner of Luna County, where the southern reaches of the Cookes Range meet the desert floor. This 2023 survey documents the landscape around the settlement of Florida, a transit point defined by the convergence of several major drainage systems including Finger-Ring Draw and Mule Springs Creek. The topography is dominated by the transition from the steep elevations of Cookes Canyon into the broad, alluvial plains marked by county roads like Co RD a019.

Tracing the path of Fort Cummings Draw, the map highlights the historical corridor used by travelers and military expeditions in the 19th century. The network of ephemeral water features, such as Flat Tank and Hadley Draw, illustrates the complex hydrology required to sustain life and travel in the high desert. This modern record provides a clear view of the established land sections and infrastructure that continue to shape this part of New Mexico.