2020 Map of Paraje Well

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in Socorro County is defined by a wide, braided riverbed and an intricate network of drainage systems cutting through the arid landscape. This 2020 survey illustrates the complex topography of the high desert, where water movement is channeled through numerous named features such as Milligan Gulch and Silver Canyon. The eponymous Paraje Well stands as a vital landmark in this terrain, situated east of the primary river channel near a series of canyon mouths including Quates Canyon, Simon Canyon, and Sheep Canyon. The drainage patterns, from Lumbre Canyon to Crawford Hollow, reveal how the upland runoff feeds into the broader basin of the Rio Grande. This map provides a contemporary view of the region's land management and natural boundaries within townships T8S R2W, T8S R3W, and T9S R3W.