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2013 Map of Puertecito Gap

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Puertecito Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Magdalena Mountains and the distinctive ridgeline of Devils Backbone dominate this high-desert landscape in Socorro County. The arid geography is defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources, indicated by numerous tanks such as Buffalo Tank, Will Tank, and Escondido Tank, which provided essential water for the ranching operations typical of this region. The Rienhardt Ranch sits near the southern boundary, positioned by Milligan Gulch and the route of NM-107.

Significant geological formations including Bern Peak and the Indian Hills provide vertical relief, while Puertecito Gap and Puertecito Canyon mark the breaks in the upland terrain. To the west, Rosedale Canyon and Puertecito Arroyo channel drainage through the basin, illustrating the stark environmental conditions that dictated the placement of small-scale human developments like the lonely Horse Mtn station.