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2013 Map of San Lorenzo

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of San Lorenzo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mimbres River valley serves as the primary artery for settlement in this portion of southwestern New Mexico, as seen in this 2013 survey. The river corridor supports the communities of San Lorenzo and San Juan, where the surrounding landscape transitions from the dense terrain of the Gila National Forest to more developed rural subdivisions. High points like the Reeds Peak Lookout Tower overlook a complex network of drainages, including Stitzel Canyon and Ancheta Canyon, which carve through the high desert floor.

A concentrated network of residential roads, many with avian or equestrian names like Mockingbird Ln and Appaloosa Ln, indicates recent growth around the older village centers. The presence of the Casas Adobes Airpark reflects the modern infrastructure integrated into this traditional agricultural and ranching valley. This map provides a clear view of how water management features like Beth Tank and Brunner Tank are essential to the landscape's utility away from the main river channel.