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1978 Map of Milagro
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1978 Map of Milagro

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Milagro stands as the primary settlement in this part of Guadalupe County, situated at a crossroad of high-desert drainage systems and mid-century transportation routes. The landscape is defined by the sharp incisions of Milagro Canyon and the broad reach of Encinosa Draw, which cut through the high plains toward the Anton Chico grant lands. These natural features dictated the placement of early infrastructure, most notably the dual alignment of Interstate 40 and the older Route 66 corridor crossing the northern sections. In the southern reaches, the presence of the Sombrio Cem provides a poignant genealogical anchor, marking the site of a community tied to the land well before the modern highway era. The map detail highlights how the terrain of Canon de Baca influenced the path of local ranch roads and territorial boundaries during the late 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain