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2020 Map of Lawrence Arroyo

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lawrence Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lawrence Arroyo carves through the high plains of Union County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and early ranching infrastructure. Named springs such as Barela Spring, Horseshoe Spring, and the high-elevation Ojo de Llano indicate the critical importance of reliable water sources in this arid territory. The terrain is marked by distinct geological formations like the Chico Hills and Las Mesetas, which overlook a network of county roads including Romero Rd and Chico Rd.

Evidence of historical land use and livestock management appears through features like Dipping Vat Spring, while Cleto Lake serves as a prominent landmark in the southeastern quadrant. The survey illustrates the drainage patterns of Holkeo Cr and Palo Blanco Cr as they navigate canyons such as Torcido Canyon and Cart Canyon. This detailed topographic view captures the remote character of the New Mexico high country, where long-established family names are preserved through the labels of springs and canyons.