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2011 Map of Punta de Agua

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Punta de Agua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Punta de Agua serves as a focal point for this section of Torrance County, where the high plains transition toward the Manzano Mountains. The map reveals a deeply established network of family-named settlements and working lands, including Los Chavez, Montano, and the D Candelaria Ranch. For those researching local history or genealogy, the area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, such as the Punta de Agua Catholic Cemetery, Kayser-Eastview Cemetery, and the La Cienega Mission Cemetery.

Evidence of historical community infrastructure is scattered across the terrain, from the Chato School in the north to the Quarai Post Office. The southern edge of the quadrangle touches the outskirts of Mountainair, following the course of the Abo Arroyo. The landscape is etched with local tracks like County Hwy-B041 and Arrowhead Rd, connecting remote locations like Hewitt Place and Dean Ranch to the regional hubs.