1983 Map of San Esteban Lake
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1983 Map of San Esteban Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

San Esteban Lake serves as a central landmark in this Presidio County landscape, where water management is the primary driver of development. The 1983 survey reveals a sophisticated network of family-named and descriptive water features, including Gavilan Windmill, Agua Fria Windmill, and Desahije Windmill, which support ranching activities across the Rancheria Hills. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a definitive path through the territory, running parallel to Alamito Creek and providing a vital transport corridor in an area otherwise marked by remote draws like Long Draw and Big Trestle Draw. Significant natural watering holes, or tinajas, are also noted, such as Tinaja San Esteban near the foot of Tinaja Hill, illustrating the enduring importance of these sites for local geography and survival.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.4 inches

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