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1995 Map of Water Canyon

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Water Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Cibola National Forest dominates this mid-1990s landscape in Socorro County, New Mexico, where the high terrain of the Magdalena Mountains and Water Canyon Mesa define the local geography. The map reveals a high-altitude environment marked by deep drainages such as Jordan Canyon, Garcia Canyon, and Shakespeare Canyon. Human presence is notably concentrated along the canyon floors and mountain foothills, anchored by landmarks like Water Canyon Lodge and specific residences or outposts labeled A Strozzi and B Kelly.

The presence of Sedillo Reservoir and a Wet Weather Spring underscores the importance of water management in this arid mountain region. Industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit, while the high peaks, including Strawberry Peak, suggest a landscape where transportation is funneled through natural passes like Sixmile Canyon. This survey captures the intersection of federal forest land management and private holdings just prior to the turn of the millennium.