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2017 Map of Torreon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Torreon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Manzano Mountains anchor the western edge of this landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Cibola National Forest descends into a series of deeply cut canyons. Settlements like Torreon and Manzano are positioned along the eastern slopes, tracing an ancient corridor of habitation sustained by reliable water sources such as Torreon Spring. The map documents a cluster of historical burial sites near these villages, including the Torreon Catholic Cem and Manzano Churchyard Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in Torrance County.

Deep canyons such as Cañon del Venado and Cañon de las Palas define the drainage patterns flowing east toward the basin. The road network, including the Torreon Tajique Loop Rd, connects these isolated mountain communities to neighboring Tajique. This survey captures the transition from the forested heights of Comanche Ridge to the lower grazing lands of Cerrito del Llano, illustrating the traditional land use patterns of central New Mexico.