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2013 Map of Torreon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Torreon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Torreon and Manzano anchor this high-elevation landscape on the eastern slopes of the Manzano Mountains. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community characterized by numerous named homesteads and family places, including Romero Place, Saiz Place, and Candelaria Place, which are scattered between the rugged drainage of Arroyo de Manzano and the protected lands of the Cibola National Forest.

Genealogists will find particular value in the high density of burial sites documented here, such as the Torreon Catholic Cem and the Manzano Churchyard Cem. The geography is defined by a series of steep canyons, notably Cañon de Novillo and Cañon de la Capilla, which drop toward the lower draws. Essential local landmarks like the Torreon Spring and the Pino de la Virgen highlight the historical importance of water and cultural markers in this arid New Mexico terrain.