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2017 Map of Gran Quivira

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Gran Quivira
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument occupies a prominent position on this 2017 survey, preserving the archaeological remains of the ancient Tompiro and Jumano pueblo communities. Situated near the small settlement of Gran Quivira, the landscape is defined by the high limestone escarpment of Mesa de los Jumanos and the broad expanses of Liberty Valley. The topographical details reveal a series of dry basins and drainages, including North Canyon and South Canyon, which transition into open plains like Gooch Flats and Atkinson Flats.

The scarcity of surface water is evident in the presence of seasonal features such as Wyatt Lake, Espinosa Lake, and Haygood Tank, which highlight the arid environment that shaped local habitation. This modern survey tracks the administrative boundaries between Torrance and Socorro Counties, alongside a network of county roads including Co RD b031 and Co RD b028 that traverse the high-desert terrain near landmarks like Beatty Hill.