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2017 Map of Salt Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Salt Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salt Lake sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in Guadalupe County, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by its vital water sources and vast ranching boundaries. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a traditional Western grid of township and range lines, where the land is partitioned by long section roads such as Armstrong Rd and Bedford Rd. These corridors facilitate movement across the arid terrain, connecting the drainage of Pajarito Cr in the north to the southern reaches of Arroyo Copita.

The presence of Valencia Spring underscores the historical importance of reliable water points for livestock and human survival in this part of New Mexico. The map details the subtle elevation changes and drainage patterns that direct seasonal flow toward the central basin. For those studying the geography of Guadalupe County, this document provides a clear look at how contemporary infrastructure like Minor Rd follows the same topographical logic that has governed life in this territory for generations.