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2023 Map of Ojitos Frios

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ojitos Frios
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tecolote Creek winds through the rugged highlands of San Miguel County, providing a water source that defines the small communities of Lagunas and Ojitos Frios. The landscape is carved by numerous canyons and gulches, including Cañon Piedra Lumbré and Abeyta Canyon, which dictate the local road patterns and land use. On the eastern edge of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions toward the outskirts of Las Vegas, marked by the distinct ridge known as The Creston.

Infrastructure in this area reflects a mix of traditional ranching landscapes and modern educational facilities, such as Luna Community College. The presence of the La Manga Cem and settlements like La Manga provides clear points of interest for those researching family history in this part of New Mexico. The complex drainage network, featuring labels such as La Cañada del Alto de la Reunion, illustrates the intricate seasonal water systems vital to high-altitude agriculture and settlement.