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1972 Map of Twentytwo Spring

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Twentytwo Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Twentytwo Spring and the associated Twentytwo Draw anchor this high-altitude landscape along the border of Valencia and Catron counties. This 1970s-era topographical study reveals a remote cattle-grazing environment where survival depends on a series of man-made and natural water improvements. The map documents the specific locations of several catchment points, including Horse Canyon Tank, Big Sand Tank, and Indian Tank, which provide a clear picture of how the rangeland was managed for livestock during this period.

Evidence of mechanized ranching is visible in the placement of the Roundtree Windmills, situated near the western edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Blanco Canyon and Perry Canyon, leading down toward Red Flat Wash. These features, combined with the presence of fine fence lines marked in the margin, illustrate the intersection of geologic structure and the logistical requirements of western New Mexico land use.