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2013 Map of Wagon Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tularosa Valley defines the central sweep of this high-desert landscape on the boundary of Socorro and Lincoln counties. In this modern era, the terrain is characterized by a sparse but vital network of water catchment systems, many bearing the names of local figures and families such as Pop Jackson Tank, Juan Farmer Tank, and M S Crockett Tank. These features reflect the continued reliance on managed water resources for ranching in an arid environment.

Transportation is anchored by Us-380 E cutting across the northern reaches, providing access to the Barnes Ranch and various canyon systems. The map details a complex drainage geography where Wagon Canyon, Sixshooter Canyon, and Lutz Canyon carve into the surrounding plateaus. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure in a region shaped by its deep canyons and isolated ranching outposts.