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2010 Map of San Felipe Pueblo NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of San Felipe Pueblo NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining prospects and arid drainage systems define this landscape in Sandoval County, reflecting the deep-seated mineral interests of the region. Numerous named claims and excavations are scattered across the high desert, ranging from the Pina Vititos Mine and Duke City Mine to several specific claim sites like the Ben Mata Claims and the optimistically named We Hope Claims. These sites are linked by a network of local routes such as Camino de Dolores and Indian Service Rte, which cut through the complex topography of seasonal watercourses.

The drainage network is anchored by Galisteo Creek in the north, while the Arroyo de la Vega de los Tanos meanders through the central portion of the map. Ranching activity is represented by the Blackshare Ranch, providing a rare point of named habitation amidst the industrial landscape of the San Felipe Pit and the Karavanos Prospect. The orientation of these features suggests a history of small-scale exploration and resource extraction along the edge of the pueblo lands.