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2011 Map of Sierra Fijardo

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sierra Fijardo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Flying X Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of arroyos and peaks. The map details a rugged topography ranging from the prominent Sierra Fijardo in the southeast to the elevations of Sierras Mediano and Peñasco Peak. This 2011 survey documents a water-dependent ranching environment, marked by numerous man-made and natural water sources such as Ducknest Tank, Marcus Tank, and Peñasco Spring.

Transportation through the area relies on a system of forest and county roads, including Forest Rd 139 and County Rd 34, which navigate through deeply cut drainages like Lumber Canyon and Aragon Draw. The presence of the H Bierner Number 2 Reservoir and named landmarks such as Whiskey Hill and Rattlesnake Hill provides essential reference points for land management and navigation in this arid region of New Mexico.