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2013 Map of Mogote Hills

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mogote Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wagon Mound is the prominent focal point of this northeastern New Mexico landscape, situated at the edge of the high plains where the terrain begins its ascent into mesas and volcanic formations. The area is defined by its drainage systems, with Vermejo Cr and Arroyo Puerto carving paths through the high ground. Notable geological landmarks like The Wagon Mound and the Las Mesas Del Conjelon dominate the northeastern quadrant, providing significant navigational reference points that have guided travelers for generations along these routes.

Local ranching and settlement patterns are evident in the presence of the Sanford Ranch and the locality of MacArthur. These sites, along with water sources like Gallegos Lake, reflect the persistent human presence in this semi-arid environment. The drainage of Sixtysix Cr and Arroyo Jarosa further illustrate the complex hydrology of the Mogote Hills region, while names like Bootlegger Canyon hint at the local history and folklore embedded in the naming of these canyons and draws.