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2013 Map of Lucero

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lucero and the surrounding high-altitude Mora County valley appear in this 2013 survey, defined by the winding course of Coyote Cr and its tributaries. The landscape is dotted with small, family-named settlements like Los Cocas, Los Cisneros, and Los Medinas, illustrating the localized land-use patterns of Northern New Mexico. These clusters of homesteads are often situated near life-sustaining water sources like La Jara Cr or tucked beneath significant terrain features such as Guadalupita Canyon and El Cerro Colorado.

Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for genealogical research, including the Montoya Cem and La Morada Cem. The presence of a post office at La Jara and the layout of rural routes like NM-442 and Coyote Rd provide a clear view of how these isolated communities remained connected. From the natural formation of El Convento to the waters of Apache Lake, the map records a high-desert environment where geography and heritage are inextricably linked.