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2013 Map of Lovelace Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lovelace Mesa and Chupadera Mesa dominate this Socorro County landscape, a high-desert environment defined by ranching and vital water management. The mapping reveals a network of localized holdings including the McDaniel Ranch, Harvey Ranch, and Upper Ranch, each established near the drainage systems of Aguila Canyon and Lobo Canyon.

The distribution of dozens of artificial tanks, such as Poodle Tank, Bull Trap Tank, and South Pasture Tanks, underscores the necessity of water catchment for livestock in this arid region. Traces of human movement and infrastructure are captured along CO Road A012 and WSMR S Route 3511, while the School Section Draw marks the historic partitioning of the land for educational funding. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern boundaries and the enduring ranching economy of the New Mexico interior.