2017 Map of La Joya NW

About this map

Sierra Ladrones dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Socorro County landscape, where the terrain shifts from high ridges into a network of dry washes and ephemeral watercourses. The Rio Puerco meanders through the northeast, carving a path near the boundary of t3n r1e. This desert environment is defined by significant drainage features such as Mariano Draw and the extensive Cañada Colorado, which cuts across the central plains. Human presence is marked primarily by rural transit corridors, including Co Rd 12 and the historic alignment of Old Hwy 85 in the southeast. The map clearly delineates the Public Land Survey System grid, showing the intersections of townships t3n r1w and t2n r1w, providing a precise framework for understanding land divisions in this part of New Mexico.