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1956 Map of South Garcia

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of South Garcia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Laguna Indian Reservation and the sprawling Antonio Sedillo Grant Hdqrs anchor this mid-century look at the high desert terrain of Valencia County. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR cuts across the northern landscape, serving the small settlements of Correo and Suwanee. This railroad corridor traces the Rio San Jose as it winds toward its confluence with the Rio Puerco on the eastern edge of the survey.

Land use is defined by ranching and traditional land grants, evidenced by the presence of the TX Ranch and Lower TX Ranch. The topography is dominated by significant basalt and sandstone formations, including the massive Mesa Lucero and the dark volcanic profile of Black Mesa. Numerous water sources vital for cattle are meticulously noted, such as Lucero Spring, Miranda Windmill, and Tranquilino Windmill, highlighting the critical nature of water management in this arid region before modern development.