Comanche Springs and a series of surrounding water sources define this arid landscape on the eastern edge of the Rio Grande valley in the early twenty-first century. The terrain is characterized by the ascent into the Manzano Mountains, where the Cibola National Forest boundary marks a transition from the lower plains. A complex network of drainage systems, including Comanche Draw, Cañada Ancha, and Arroyo del Cuervo, illustrates the natural hydrological patterns of Valencia County. Named springs such as Ojo Alamo, Berrendo Spring, and Ojo Jedeondilla indicate the vital historical importance of water points in this high-desert environment, while landmarks like Lomita Trigo serve as distinct navigational markers within the survey area.
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1917 · Estancia
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Tome SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Tome NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Turn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Tome
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Los Lunas SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Los Lunas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Bosque Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Capilla Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Torreon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500