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1982 Map of Sabinata Flat

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sabinata Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sabinata Flat dominates the lower central portion of this 1980s landscape, where the arid terrain is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons. Water management is a primary feature of this New Mexico quadrangle, evidenced by Mitchell Dam and the prominent Aqueduct cutting through the western portion. The map identifies numerous localized water sources essential for ranching and survival, such as Chicken Ranch Spring, Wallenberg Spring, and Burro Water Hole.

Named canyons like Rancheria Canyon and Laborcita Canyon reveal a geography of deep drainages feeding into the lowlands. The presence of School Section Windmill and various drill holes suggests the infrastructure required for land use in this Otero County region. The northern edge is framed by the Coyote Hills, while the flow of Tularosa Creek and Tecolote Creek mark the primary drainage patterns of the era.