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2020 Map of Mariano Springs

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mariano Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mariano Springs and the nearby Mariano Hill define the central character of this arid New Mexico landscape, which relies heavily on a network of named springs and stock tanks. The area’s hydrology is traced through several distinct drainages including Sonoreno Draw, Lopez Draw, and the Baca Arroyo, which winds through the southwestern corner. In a region where water is the primary driver of human activity, the presence of Cole Spring, Cottonwood Spring, and Baca Spring highlights the points of survival for local ranching and transit.

The high desert terrain is punctuated by significant relief such as Mariano Mesa and the wide Marshall Flat to the north. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural roads and tracks including Mariano Springs Rd and Starfire Dr. These routes connect remote areas through topographic breaks like Wyche Canyon and Dudley Canyon, illustrating the era's reliance on established mountain passes for movement across Catron County.