Magdalena serves as the primary hub in this arid landscape of Socorro County, situated on the northern edge of the Cibola National Forest. The village is anchored by historical local landmarks such as the Magdalena Community Cem, which provides a vital point of reference for genealogists and local historians. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the prominent summit of Granite Mtn to the winding drainage of La Jencia Creek and the deep cut of Anchor Canyon.
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1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Magdalena
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Arroyo Landavaso
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Silver Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Mesa Cencerro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Magdalena
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1985 · Granite Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000