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1959 Map of Rincon

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Rincon Valley emerges as a productive agricultural corridor where the Rio Grande dictates the layout of the land. This landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Hatch Canal, Rincon Canal, and the Rincon Siphon. The settlement of Rincon serves as a central hub, situated where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks cut through the valley floor.

To the north, the terrain transitions sharply into the Caballo Mountains, marked by deep drainage channels like Arroyo Rincon and Reed Arroyo. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Rincon Cem and smaller settlements like Angostura and Grama. The presence of the Hatch Microwave Station atop the higher elevations highlights the mid-century modernization of communication infrastructure in this part of Doa Ana County.