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1967 Map of Quemado

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Quemado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Quemado sits as the central settlement in this high-altitude landscape of Catron County, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral watercourses and vital springs. The town's local history is anchored by the Quemado Comm Cemetery, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the massive landform of Mariano Mesa to the north and the southern reaches of the Apache National Forest.

Water sources define the settlement pattern here, with names like San Ignacio Spring, Rito Spring, and Nutria Spring marking critical points across the ranching and forest lands. The map traces the drainage systems of Rito Creek, Mangas Creek, and Escondido Creek as they carve through the mesa country. Industrial activity is represented by a small Gravel Pit and a Sewage Disposal Pond near the village, while the presence of Sweazea Lake and the Spring Tanque de Caballos highlights the seasonal reliance on surface water in this arid region of western New Mexico.