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2013 Map of San Miguel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor south of Las Cruces reveals a complex network of agricultural irrigation and drainage in the early 21st century. This landscape is defined by its engineering, where the river's flow is managed through an intricate system of laterals and drains, including the Chamberino Main Lateral, Santo Tomas River Drain, and Three Saints Lateral. These waterworks support a string of long-established Rio Grande Valley communities such as San Miguel, Santo Tomas, and Mesquite.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises to distinctive volcanic features like Black Mesa and Vado Hill. The proximity of modern transit and traditional industry is evident as the Interstate corridor runs parallel to agricultural landmarks like Mountain View Dairy and Dominguez Dairy. The map provides a clear record of the settlement patterns in Doña Ana County, showing the transition from the fertile river bottom to the arid higher ground of the West Mesa.