Jornada del Muerto defines the arid character of this high desert region in central New Mexico. The terrain is marked by gradual elevation changes and the sparse infrastructure necessary for livestock management in a dry environment. The Fuller Ranch serves as the primary named settlement point on this 2013 survey, situated in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Water resources are limited to isolated catchments such as Middle Tank and MAA Tank, which reflect the ranching economy's reliance on managed water points. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between Socorro and Sierra counties, providing a precise record of these borders as they stood in the early 21st century across several townships and ranges.
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1916 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Granjean Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Val Verde
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Malpais Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Big Gyp Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Fence Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Fairview Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000