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2023 Map of Mangas

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mangas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mangas sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Catron County, where water sources like Mangas Springs and San Jose Spring have long anchored local life. The map reveals a community defined by its spiritual and commemorative landmarks, notably the San Jose Catholic Church,Cem and the Mangas Cem. These sites, along with the drainage of Mangas Creek, suggest a history of ranching and remote settlement where topography dictated the placement of homesteads and trails.

The western portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the Apache National Forest, providing a backdrop of steep terrain cut by numerous canyons such as Baca Canyon and Killion Canyon. For those tracing the modern geography of the American West, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl passes through the southwestern corner, crossing the rugged breaks of the high plateau. The network of draws, including Hubble Draw and Cottonwood Draw, illustrates the complex erosion patterns characteristic of this part of New Mexico.