2020 Map of San Lorenzo Spring

About this map

San Lorenzo Spring marks a vital water source in this high desert landscape of Socorro County, where drainage patterns define the rugged topography. The map detail highlights the intricate network of seasonal waterways, most notably the San Lorenzo Arroyo which cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Steep elevation changes are dominated by landmarks such as Red Mtn, standing as a sentinel over the surrounding canyon systems. These deep-cut ravines, including Cañoncito de la Cabras and Cañoncito de Puertecito del Lemitar, reflect the erosive power of desert flash flooding. While La Jencia Creek defines the western edge of the survey area, the overall lack of modern infrastructure or settlements emphasizes the remote, undeveloped character of this New Mexico backcountry during the early twenty-first century.