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2013 Map of Leasburg

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Leasburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande serves as a vital corridor through the arid Chihuahuan Desert landscape of Doña Ana County, dividing the mountainous terrain from the agricultural fertile zones of the Mesilla Valley and Rincon Valley. Near the historic site of Fort Selden, the river's flow is managed by an intricate system of water control features including the American Bend Lateral and the Selden Drain, which have long supported the region's ranching and farming operations.

Rising sharply to the west, Robledo Mtn and Lookout Peak dominate the skyline, cut by deep drainages like Apache Canyon and Indian Springs Canyon. The area around Radium Springs and Leasburg highlights the intersection of modern recreation and historical settlement, with Leasburg State Park positioned along the riverbank. The local road network, featuring names like Fort McRae Rd and Fort Cummings Rd, reflects the deep military history of the frontier southwest.