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2023 Map of Silver Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Silver Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge anchors the eastern half of this terrain, where the wide course of the Rio Salado cuts through a landscape defined by deep arroyos and complex canyons. The map documents a sparsely populated region of Socorro County characterized by its drainage networks, including the southern flow of Silver Creek and the westward reach of La Jencia Creek.

Landform details reveal significant elevation shifts at Cerro Colorado and within the narrow passage known as The Box. Topographical features such as Bear Springs Canyon and Mule Canyon illustrate the erosion patterns common to this part of New Mexico. Water sources are critical but infrequent in this environment, represented here by Tortola Spring and ephemeral drainages like Cañada de la Tortola and Arroyo Rendija. This survey provides essential detail for researchers studying the intersection of public conservation lands and natural hydrology.