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2020 Map of Sapello

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sapello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sapello River and Manuelitas Cr define the intricate drainage patterns of this high-altitude landscape along the border of Mora and San Miguel counties. The topography is marked by a series of deep canyons and prominent ridges, including Cañon de Medio, Fragoso Ridge, and the Cañon del Angosto. Small settlements and family clusters are scattered throughout the valleys, connected by a network of state and local roads such as State Hwy 266 and Co Rd A4A.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Soledad Cem, San Ignacio Cem, and the Santa Niño Cem near Canoncito. These sites, alongside established placenames like Manuelitas and San Ignacio, reflect a deep-rooted cultural geography shaped by the rugged terrain of north-central New Mexico. The presence of San Isidro Lake and numerous seasonal arroyos like Sanguijuela Arroyo highlights the critical role of water in this semi-arid region.