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1961 Map of Romero Canyon

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Romero Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Elephant Butte Reservoir dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, where the Rio Grande passes through the restrictive geography of The Narrows. This desert terrain at the border of Socorro and Sierra counties is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons, including Cuervo Canyon and Romero Canyon, which drain toward the reservoir basin.

Evidence of ranching and water management in this arid environment is prominent throughout the survey. Isolated landmarks like the Old Pankey Ranch and Joe Pankey Res No 2 reflect the local history of the Pankey family. A series of critical water sources, such as Hannah Well, China Well, and Taylor Well, are connected by a sparse network of unimproved routes including the Pete Well Road and various Jeep Trails, illustrating the infrastructure required for survival and industry in the high desert.