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2020 Map of Potrillo Hill

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Potrillo Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dahlia sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape where the borders of San Miguel, Guadalupe, and Torrance counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage systems and canyons, including Canon Blanco and Cañon de Padre in the north, and the extensive Potrillo Draw and Potrillo Cr running through the center. Rising above the southern flats is the prominent landmark of Potrillo Hill.

A network of water management features reveals the region's ranching and agricultural infrastructure, with numerous named tanks like Larranaga Tank, Laqunita Tank, and Bigger Tank scattered across the township and range divisions. The presence of Laquna del Padre suggests natural catchment areas that have long influenced movement and settlement patterns in this part of New Mexico. Local travel is marked by county roads and the descriptive Western Run Rd, providing a detailed look at the rural connectivity of the modern era.