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1981 Map of Gallo Spring Canyon

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Gallo Spring Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Gallo Spring Canyon cuts through this high desert landscape, characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems and rugged terrain. Surveyed in the early 1970s and edited by 1981, this map details the complex geography of north-central Lincoln County. The land is defined by prominent topographical features like Rattlesnake Hill and Round Top, while water sources such as Gallo Spring and the Cola del Gallo Arroyo offer critical points of interest in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of local activity is reflected in the numerous named canyons, including Hodge Canyon, Taylor Canyon, and Mesa Canyon, alongside a functional Gravel Pit and a winding Jeep Trail. These labels suggest a landscape used for livestock grazing and small-scale resource extraction. The map also records the legal boundaries between T 1 S and T 2 S, providing essential context for land ownership and historical property research in this part of New Mexico.