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2010 Map of Lawrence Arroyo

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lawrence Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lawrence Arroyo cuts through this high plains landscape of Union County, providing a vital drainage corridor through the elevated terrain of Las Mesetas. The area's ranching heritage is evident in the strategic placement of family-named water sources, including Mesa Windmill, Reville Windmill, and Archuleta Windmill. These landmarks serve as the primary navigational points in a sparsely populated region where the settlement of Romero sits at the junction of County Road A-15 and Chico Rd.

To the north, the Chico Hills and deep-cut features like Laird Canyon and Torcido Canyon define the topography. The network of rural routes, such as County Road A002 and A-37, connects these remote outposts, tracing a landscape defined by seasonal water flow and livestock management. This survey offers a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions that have sustained this portion of northeastern New Mexico into the early twenty-first century.