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2013 Map of Puertecito

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Salado cuts through this high-desert landscape of Socorro County, where high mesas like Cottonwood Draw Mesa and Gag Mesa define the northern horizon. The area is characterized by scattered rural settlements and ranching outposts, including Alamo, Puertecito, and the John Padilla Settlement. These small communities are connected by a network of rural routes such as State Rte 169 and Buricito Rd.

Land use is largely defined by the Cibola National Forest, which covers the southern portion of the quadrangle. Critical water sources like Alamo Spring, Richard Spring, and Abbe Spring are vital markers in this arid terrain, often located near drainages like Jaralosa Cr and Chavez Cr. The presence of the Navajo Community Hall highlights the importance of localized social infrastructure within the vast, topographically diverse region of the Eastern Navajo Agency.