2023 Map of San Lorenzo Spring

About this map

San Lorenzo Spring sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, serving as a critical water source in an otherwise arid drainage network. The northeastern portion of the map is defined by the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area where the Chihuahuan Desert, Great Plains, and Colorado Plateau converge. The terrain is marked by intricate canyon systems and high points such as Red Mountain. Water movement through the area is defined by the San Lorenzo Arroyo and La Jencia Creek, both of which have carved complex paths through the earth. Significant topographical features like Cañoncito de la Cabras and Cañoncito de Puertecito del Lemitar illustrate the geological character of this region, providing valuable context for those studying the physical geography of central New Mexico.