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2023 Map of Progresso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mesa de los Jumanos dominates this landscape in Torrance County, New Mexico, marking a significant topographical rise above the surrounding plains. The settlement of Progresso and its adjacent Progresso Cem reflect the small-scale ranching and rural infrastructure typical of this high-altitude region. The presence of numerous livestock watering points, such as Progresso West Tank, Willbank Tank, and Ruins Tank, underscores the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.

Erosion has carved distinct drainages into the mesa's flanks, including Bell Canyon, C C Canyon, and Martin Canyon. To the south, the terrain transitions into the protected lands of the Cibola National Forest, while the northern reaches are accessed via a network of rural routes like Co RD c088 and Progresso Rd. The land remains largely characterized by its ranching heritage and the dramatic transition from flat basin floors to elevated mesa plateaus.