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1982 Map of San Marcial

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of San Marcial
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Rio Grande hydrology and the remnants of early 20th-century rail life define this desert landscape in Socorro County. The map details the engineered path of the Conveyance Channel alongside the traditional riverbed, illustrating the complex water management required in this arid corridor. Near the river, the site of San Marcial and Val Verde (Site) represent a significant historical geography; San Marcial was once a bustling railroad hub that faced devastating floods before its eventual decline.

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line runs parallel to the water, connecting small locales like Tiffany to the larger territorial network. To the east, the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and the Little San Pascual Wilderness protect the river bottom and the adjacent high ground, including Mesa Peak. This area, part of the Pedro Armendaris No 34 grant, shows a transition from managed wetlands to the rising plateaus of the Mesa del Contadero.