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2017 Map of Rainsville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rainsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Mora River and its complex irrigation network anchor this section of Mora County, where traditional agricultural practices are reflected in the Buena Vista Ditch and the N Golondrinas Ditch. This landscape is defined by its small settlements and community landmarks, particularly near Rainsville and Golondrinas. The area is notably dense with small lakes and reservoirs used for water management, including Red Lake, Horse Lake, and Baker Lake.

Genealogists will find several significant burial sites across the quadrangle, such as the Sacred Heart Church Cem and the La Cueva Cem near the junction of State Rd 442. The terrain transitions from the low-lying river valley to higher points like Puerto del Venado Alazán, showcasing the traditional high-desert settlement patterns of northern New Mexico where water sources like Coyote Cr dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.