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2023 Map of Lawrence Arroyo

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lawrence Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high plains of Colfax County meet the western edge of Union County in this remote corner of northeastern New Mexico. Water sources are the defining features of this arid landscape, marked by named springs such as Dipping Vat Spring, Ojo de Llano, and Barela Springs. The drainage of Lawrence Arroyo cuts through the center of the sheet, flanked by the Chico Hills and deep cuts like Torcido Canyon and Laird Canyon.

Modern cattle ranching and land management are evident through the network of county roads, including Chico Rd and Romero Rd, which navigate the various mesas and valleys. The settlement of Las Mesetas sits near the headwaters of the arroyo, while larger water bodies like Cleto Lake and Palo Blanco Creek provide vital hydrology for the region. This survey serves as a contemporary record of the terrain's pastoral character and geological relief.