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2017 Map of Las Vegas NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Las Vegas serves as the focal point of this northern New Mexico landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate water networks of San Miguel County. The map documents a complex irrigation and drainage system, including the Lake Isabel Inlet Ditch and the waters of Storrie Lake, which are vital to the surrounding agricultural settlements. These small communities, such as Emplazado, Los Alamos, and San Antonio, are linked by a web of county roads and historic routes like Los Alamitos Rd.

Transportation and topography define the region's character, with the Las Vegas Municipal Airport situated on the elevated plateau east of the Arroyo Pecos. For those researching family history, the map precisely locates North Pilgrims Rest Cem and Saint Anthonys Cem near the town's northern edge. From the Sapello River in the north to the residential expansion along Crestview Dr, this survey provides a modern view of a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and deliberate water management.