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2010 Map of Loma Parda

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Loma Parda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The confluence of the Mora River and the Sapello River anchors this landscape in eastern Mora County, where the historic Santa Fe Trl and Old Santa Fe Trl trace paths across the high plains. The settlement of Loma Parda sits centrally along the riverbanks, once a noted locale for soldiers from nearby outposts. This 2010 survey details the enduring agricultural infrastructure of the region, including the Upper Phoenix Ditch and local landmarks like the Fort Union Corral.

Family history and local heritage are preserved in sites such as the Watrous Cemetery and Kroenig Cemetery, as well as small named locales like Martinez, Jones, and Low. The terrain is further defined by seasonal and permanent water features, from the course of Arroyo Jara to the basins of Wheeler Lake and Dry Lake. The map illustrates a ranching and transit corridor that has remained vital since the mid-19th century.