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2010 Map of Rincon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande and its complex irrigation network define the fertile Rincon Valley in this detailed study of southern New Mexico. The settlement of Rincon serves as a central hub, where the Rincon Arroyo meets the valley floor and modern infrastructure intersects with historic land use. This environment is shaped by water management features like the Rincon Canal, Angostura Lateral, and the Rincon Drain, which support the agricultural life of the valley.

Evidence of the region's mineral history is found in the slopes of the Caballo Mountains, where the Rincon Mine, Morgan Mine, and Cook Placer Claims are located. Genealogists and historians can trace local family footprints through the Rincon Cemetery and smaller named locales like Angostura and Grama. Significant flood control structures, such as the Hatch Valley Arroyos Site Four Dam and the Porter Whisenhunt Arroyo Retard Dam, illustrate the ongoing effort to manage the desert's occasional torrents.