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2020 Map of Lemitar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in central New Mexico defines the layout of this region, where irrigation infrastructure like the Vasquez Lateral and San Lorenzo Settling Basin supports the valley's agricultural settlements. The communities of Polvadera, Chamizal, and Lemitar are positioned along the fertile lowlands, bordered to the west by the rising slopes of Polvadera Mtn. This landscape is marked by numerous arroyos, including San Lorenzo Arroyo and Arroyo del Puertecito, which drain the western highlands toward the river basin.

Local history is grounded in specific family and community sites, such as the Polvadera Cem and Lemitar Cem. The complex network of frontage roads and rural lanes, including Cll de Chamizal and Staton Rd, highlights the established residential patterns that have persisted alongside the modern highway. Farther west, the terrain becomes increasingly arid, featuring landmarks like Ojitos Springs and the secluded Cañoncito de la Cabras.