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1961 Map of Marquez

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Marquez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Marquez sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the Cem and local structures are clustered near the confluence of Arroyo Hondo and Cañon de Marquez. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a complex network of canyons and mesas defined by the Cebolleta range. Water sources are critical identifiers across this arid terrain, with numerous springs and tanks such as Ojo Marquez, Ojo de las Primallas, and Ojo Tecolote Springs serving the scattered ranching interests.

Evidence of local history and land use is visible in features like the Gallegos Bridge and the Las Cuevas de Marquez rock formations. The mapping also delineates several county lines, including the McKinley Co Sandoval Co border, which cuts through the high country. Landforms like Cerro Marquez and Mesa del Cañoncito illustrate the dramatic relief that dominates the region north of Cañon de Pedro Padilla.