New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 25 - ADMINISTRATION AND USE OF WATER - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 3 - MAPS AND PLANS
Section 19.25.3.11 - LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND LEGEND

The map shall show the legal subdivisions, accurate locations of the well or wells, reservoirs, if any, main canals, streams, highways and other important physical features. The source of water shall be designated by the appropriate symbol hereinafter given, placed in the corners and around the perimeter as needed to clearly delineate the area, with one-eighth (1/8) inch tick marks indicating the boundaries of the irrigated area. When the acreage is irrigated by more than one source, the symbols used shall so indicate.

Source of Supply Symbol

Artesian ground water 1/8 inch open circle

Shallow ground water 1/8 inch open square

Surface water Letter S

Artificial water 1/8 inch open diamond