2020 Map of San Marcial

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in Socorro County dominates this landscape, where the river's path is flanked by the elevated terrain of Mesa del Contadero and Mesa Peak. The small settlement of San Marcial sits near the riverbanks, accompanied by the San Marcial Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this reach of the valley. To the north, the terrain is shaped by the drainage of Tiffany Canyon and Torreon Arroyo, leading toward the small community of Tiffany. The presence of the San Antonio Ditch highlights the historical reliance on irrigation systems to manage the waters of the Rio Grande for local agriculture and settlement. This map documents a region where the vast alluvial floor contrasts sharply with the neighboring volcanic and sedimentary mesas.