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1981 Map of Indian Well Wilderness

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Indian Well Wilderness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the river valley, where the managed waters of the Rio Grande are channeled through an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure. This system includes the Main Conveyance Channel, the Riverside Ditch, and the Santa Fe Interior Drain, reflecting the intensive water management required to sustain this desert oasis. Along the eastern edge of the refuge, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks run parallel to the river, serving as a critical transport corridor near the small settlement of Elmendorf.

To the west, the arid peaks of the Chupadera Mountains rise sharply, containing landmarks like Chupadera Mountain and Chupadera Spring. This rugged terrain is bisected by the Pedro Armendaris Grant No 34 Boundary, marking the historical division of land in this part of Socorro County. The map also captures the Indian Well Wilderness, a protected area defined by its remote desert character and essential water sources such as Burro Well and Willow Springs.