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2023 Map of Variadero

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Variadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Variadero sits at a critical junction in San Miguel County, where the Conchas River meets a network of seasonal drainages. This high-desert landscape is defined by its water-carved topography, with the Variadero Mesa and Mesita Trementina rising above the plains. The distribution of small family and community cemeteries, including San Rafael Cem, Trementina Creek Cem, and Variadero Cem, points to the scattered settlement patterns typical of this region's ranching history.

A complex web of rural roads, such as Jose Estrada Rd and State Hwy 104, connects the river valley to the surrounding plateaus. These routes often follow the natural contours of the land, navigating between deep arroyos like Arroyo Manga and Arroyo Rendia. The presence of these specific named cemeteries provides valuable data for genealogists tracing the legacy of the families who settled this part of New Mexico.