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2013 Map of Sierra Larga North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sierra Larga dominates this section of Socorro County, where high desert plateaus and deeply cut drainages define the topography. The landscape is marked by prominent elevations such as Black Mesa and Mesa Redonda, while numerous water catchment features like Adolpho Tank, Kessler Tank, and Lower Marr Tank suggest the area's continued use for livestock grazing in an arid environment.

Erosion has carved distinct pathways through the terrain, most notably the Cañon de la Rosa and the winding Cibola Canyon. Infrastructure is sparse, limited primarily to ranching support and the WSMR S Route 3802. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the complex drainage networks of Patterson Draw and Entraniosa Draw, essential for understanding the seasonal water movement through this high-elevation New Mexico backcountry.