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1978 Map of Milagro Spring

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Milagro Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Milagro Spring lies at the heart of this high-plains landscape, where the boundary between Torrance County and Guadalupe County crosses the semi-arid terrain of east-central New Mexico. The geography is defined by a series of drainages and catchments essential for ranching and survival in this environment, including Encinosa Draw to the north and the prominent Milagro Canyon cutting through the center.

Water management is the primary feature of this 1970s survey, evidenced by numerous named catchments such as Ardans Tanks, Bonito Tank, and Fish Tank. The northern edge of the map is dominated by the corridor of Interstate 40 and the historic Route 66, marking the transition of the local economy from isolated ranching toward modern transcontinental transit. A small Cemetery near the canyon head provides a localized point of interest for genealogists tracing early families in this borderlands region.