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2010 Map of Neafus Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Neafus Ranch and its neighboring holdings define the land use in this pocket of San Miguel County during the early 21st century. The map documents a landscape of high plains ranching, where isolated operations like Brito Ranch and Garcia Ranch are connected by a sparse network of unpaved routes, including County Road IFA and County Road IFB.

Water management is the primary topographical feature, with the terrain deeply marked by seasonal drainages such as Cuervo Creek, Little Cuervo Creek, and La Manga Creek. These waterways, along with the notable Cañon Bonita and Difrises Arroyo, suggest the intricate drainage patterns essential for livestock and local agriculture in this arid region. The placement of ranch buildings near these drainage features highlights the enduring relationship between water access and settlement in rural New Mexico.