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2023 Map of Rainsville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Rainsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mora River and Coyote Creek define the drainage of this high-elevation landscape in Mora County, where traditional northern New Mexico settlements are clustered along ancient watercourses. The village of Golondrinas sits at a strategic junction near the North Golondrinas Ditch, reflecting the enduring importance of acequia-style irrigation systems in the region. To the north, the community of Rainsville is anchored by the Sacred Heart Church Cem, while Buena Vista marks the western edge of the valley.

Evidence of long-standing family and community ties is found in the numerous burial sites across the territory, including the Santo Nino de Atocha Cem and La Cueva Cem. The terrain is punctuated by a series of natural and man-made basins like Red Lake, Horse Lake, and Baker Lake, which are critical features for livestock and agriculture in this arid but river-fed environment. The presence of Puerto del Venado Alazán suggests a geography once dictated by natural passes through the hills.