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2023 Map of Saladone Tank

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Saladone Tank and a network of essential water catchments define this arid reach of Sierra County. Situated near the Salado Mountains, the landscape is carved by seasonal drainage systems including Las Animas Creek and Seco Creek. These ephemeral waterways, along with features like Animas Spring, have long dictated the movement of cattle and people through this high-desert environment.

Modern land use is reflected in names like Ladder Ranch Rd and School Section Tank, which hint at the region's ranching heritage and the administration of state trust lands. The drainage pattern of King Arroyo and the deep incisions of Animas Gulch reveal a complex topography of canyons and arroyos that funnel occasional rains toward the lower basins. The map provides an intricate look at the local infrastructure required to sustain life and agriculture in a water-scarce New Mexico terrain.