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2017 Map of Loma De Las Canas

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Loma De Las Canas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Grande waters dominate the western edge of this Socorro County landscape, feeding an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure including the Socorro Main Canal and the Bosquecito Ditch. This 2017 survey details the transition from the river valley's fertile bottomlands to the desert uplands, where the Minas del Chupadero sits as a remnant of extraction in the high ground. The terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainages like Arroyo del Coyote and Arroyo de los Pinos that flow from the eastern ridges toward the river basin.

Prominent geographical markers like the Cerros de Amado and Loma De Las Cañas define the horizon, while natural springs such as Ojo del Coyote and Ojo De Amado suggest critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment. Modern recreation and access are visible through a series of named paths, including the Quebradas La Madre Trail and Quebradas Hogback Trail, which crisscross the rugged hills east of Bosquecito Rd.