La Jara Peak and the surrounding high desert terrain of Socorro County dominate this landscape within the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a rugged drainage network where the Rio Salado cuts through the territory, joined by numerous named arroyos and canyons like Cañon de la Cienaga and Carrizozo Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates a region defined by ranching and water scarcity, marked by isolated outposts such as Benjamin Ranch and the Rancho de los Chavez. The prominence of features like Mesa de la Cienaga and Sierra Lucero highlights the dramatic verticality of the area. Essential water sources for local livestock and wildlife are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Juan De Dios Tank, El Chupadero Spring, and Bull Tank, reflecting the essential infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment.
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1917 · Cerro Verde
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Mesa Aparejo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · La Jara Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Field Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Puertecito
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Puerto De Los Cavadores
USGS Topo · 1:24,000