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2010 Map of Salt Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Armstrong Ranch and Bedford Ranch center this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico during the early 21st century. The map reveals a land defined by vast ranching tracts and intermittent water sources, where the eponymous Salt Lake sits as a primary landmark in the western portion of the quadrangle. A network of unimproved roads like County Rd-2 and County Rd-2T connect these isolated ranching operations, tracing the path of least resistance across the terrain.

Surface water is sparse and seasonal, represented by the winding course of Pajarito Creek in the north and the drainage of Arroyo Copita further south. The presence of Valencia Spring underscores the critical importance of reliable water points for livestock in this semi-arid environment. This 2010 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of Guadalupe County, where large-scale land holdings like Scott Ranch remain the dominant feature of the local geography.