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2010 Map of White Ridge

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of White Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Arroyo Lucero carves through this arid landscape, defining a region characterized by high mesas and isolated ranching infrastructure. This high-desert terrain is marked by essential water sources like Lower Water Spring and Lucero Spring, which supported livestock operations at the T X Ranch. The reliance on groundwater is evident in the numerous namesake structures such as Lucero Windmill, Red Windmill, and Fenceline Windmill, which dot the drainages leading toward Sierra Lucero.

Resource extraction and land management are visible through the inclusion of the Sunset Mine and the presence of Indian Rte 55 in the northwest. The topography transitions from the heights of Mesa Lucero down through the complex drainage networks of Arroyo Comanche and Mesa Carrizo, while artificial reservoirs like Tank Number 11 and Willie Tank provide a record of local water engineering in this part of Valencia County.