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2017 Map of Silver Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Silver Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rio Salado carves through the central terrain of this Socorro County landscape, creating a dramatic corridor known as The Box. This arid environment is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and topographic landmarks, including the prominent Cerro Colorado in the north and the winding Silver Creek to the south. The land is intricately partitioned by deep-cut drainages such as La Cueva Canyon and Mule Canyon, which reveal the complex geology of the high desert.

Hydrological features like Tortola Spring suggest critical water sources in a region dominated by ephemeral washes like Arroyo Rendija and La Jencia Cr. The map's layout highlights the transition between various township and range boundaries, illustrating how the Public Land Survey System overlies the natural contours of the New Mexico interior. It is a portrait of a landscape shaped by water erosion and volcanic rises, providing a clear view of the drainages feeding into the greater river system.