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1972 Map of Shoemaker Canyon SE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Shoemaker Canyon SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mares Cemetery and the nearby Las Norias Store sit in the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape, offering a glimpse into the localized commerce and community markers of the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage patterns, including the prominent Ojo Hallado Draw and Pinitos Draw, which cut through the mesa-dotted geography of New Mexico. The Ramah Indian Reservation Boundary runs through the central and eastern portions of the sheet, illustrating the intersection of sovereign tribal lands with the surrounding topography.

Evidence of earlier habitation appears at Los Pinitos (Ruins), located near the western edge of the quadrangle. The map documents a sparsely populated region where life centered around reliable water sources and established trade outposts. Seasonal watercourses like Terrero Draw dictate the flow of the landscape, connecting the high ridges of Pinitos to the lower basins, reflecting the traditional spatial organization of this part of Valencia County.