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2013 Map of Sierra De La Cruz

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sierra De La Cruz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sierra de la Cruz rises as a central landmark in this Socorro County landscape, anchoring a complex network of seasonal drainage and high desert terrain. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the prominent Black Mesa and La Cebolla in the east to the deep incisions of Cibola Canyon and Palo Duro Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates how water management is vital in this arid environment, evidenced by livestock water sources like Dennis Tank and Valle de Adrian Tank.

Ephemeral waterways including Salas Arroyo, Arroyo Milagro, and Arroyo de Alamillo carve through the land, directing runoff through features such as La Caida. In the south, the terrain transitions into the distinct landforms of Cuesta de la McBride and Canoncito Colorado. This map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions across townships T1S and T2S, showing the intersection of natural geographic features with historical land partitioning in New Mexico.