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1906 Map of Socorro

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Socorro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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Socorro and the central Rio Grande Valley are shown here in the early twentieth century, an era when the region's economy was anchored by mining and nascent industry. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway runs parallel to the Rio Grande, facilitating the movement of ore from operations like the Dewey Mine and Torrance Mine located near Socorro Pk. The presence of the School of Mines underscores the city's importance as a center for geological education and technical development in the territory.

Along the river, a complex system of irrigation, including the Albuquerque and Socorro Ditch and Polvadera Ditch, supported small agricultural settlements like Lemitar, Pueblito, and Escondida. To the west of the main town, Park City sits at the base of the mountains, while the southern reaches of the Sevilleta grant and the Valle del Ojo de la Parida provide a backdrop of expansive drainage arroyos and desert landmarks.