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2017 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Truth Or Consequences and its neighbor Williamsburg occupy the upper reaches of this Sierra County landscape, where the modern settlement footprint meets the high desert terrain. The area is defined by its relationship with the Rio Grande, which flows south into the upper margins of the Caballo Reservoir. To the west, the topography is carved by numerous drainages, including Mud Springs Canyon and the winding course of Cañon de Molino Viejo.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered around Las Palomas, a small community situated near the junction of Palomas Creek and the river valley. The Palomas Cem remains a significant local landmark, reached via Palomas Cemetery Rd. The map illustrates a network of named desert roads like Comanche Trl and Gaviota Rd, which crisscross the arid stretches of the Rincon Valley, providing a detailed view of the rural infrastructure east of the Interstate corridor.