2023 Map of San Antonio SE

About this map

Rio Grande waters dominate the western edge of this Socorro County landscape, where complex irrigation systems like Elmendorf Ditch and San Antonio Ditch support the wetlands of the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The map illustrates a stark transition from the lush river corridor to the arid eastern uplands. Much of the southern terrain is protected within the Little San Pascual Wilderness, while the eastern boundary abuts the vast White Sands Missile Range. Human activity is sparse beyond the riparian zone, with Kinney Wells marking one of the few named interior landmarks. This 2023 survey provides a detailed record of the public and military land divisions that define this section of the Rio Grande valley, useful for understanding modern land management and hydrological patterns in the desert southwest.