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2020 Map of Fort Craig

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fort Craig
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Rio Grande flows along the eastern edge of this Socorro County landscape, where the high desert terrain is marked by the historical footprint of a frontier outpost. The prominent Fort Craig Cem stands as a significant genealogical and historical landmark, situated near the terminus of Ft Craig Rd. This area is characterized by a network of drainage features that define the topography, including the deep cuts of Quates Canyon and the wide drainage of Milligan Gulch.

Ephemeral watercourses such as Rocky Arroyo and Spikey Arroyo traverse the plains, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated movement and land use in this part of New Mexico. The intersection of modern transportation corridors and ranching infrastructure, such as Willow Springs Ranch Rd, provides context for the contemporary management of these arid lands within the township and range survey system.