2013 Map of Fort Craig

About this map

Rio Grande waters define the eastern edge of this Socorro County landscape, a region where the high desert meets the river's riparian corridor. The map centers on the historical approach to the famed 19th-century frontier outpost, with Fort Craig Rd leading toward the Ft Craig Cem. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the terrain, where ranching interests like the George Birner Ranch sit alongside massive drainage features such as Milligan Gulch and Quates Canyon. The transport network is anchored by the San Marcial Interchange and State Road 1, which parallel the ancient north-south travel routes through this section of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. The intricate network of seasonal watercourses, including Spikey Arroyo and Rocky Arroyo, reveals the complex erosion patterns typical of this arid environment.