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2010 Map of Montezuma

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Montezuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gallinas Creek winds through this New Mexico landscape, carving a path toward the settlement of Montezuma and the nearby Hot Springs. The area's topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, most notably along The Creston, a prominent ridge that separates the western canyons from the eastern basin. Water management is a central theme of this 2010 survey, with infrastructure like the Peterson Reservoir, Bradner Reservoir, and the significant expanse of Storrie Lake supporting the local ranches and communities.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties through named locations such as Rio de Vega Ranch, W Bar K Ranch, and Rancho Bonito. Small communities like Los Vigiles and El Llano are documented alongside the Montezuma Seminary Cemetery, providing a detailed record of habitation in the foothills. The map also catalogs numerous drainages, including Jarita Canyon and Sandoval Canyon, which underscore the region's complex hydrological profile.