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2017 Map of Animas Peak NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Animas Cr defines the valley floor of this arid landscape, flanked by the foothills of the Peloncillo Mountains and the Animas Mountains. The map reveals a sparse ranching and grazing economy through its scattered settlements and named homestead sites, including Birchfield, Spears, and Eakins. These small outposts are often situated near water sources or along the primary north-south artery of Co RD c001. Family names are deeply embedded in the geography, from the Abe Yarbrough and Joe Yarbrough sites to Bene Dunagan.

Surface water management is a critical feature of the terrain, evidenced by the numerous tanks and wells necessary for survival in this high-desert environment. Features such as Double Adobe Cr, the Boyd Maddox Tank, and The Seep illustrate the importance of localized water catchment. Traces of human activity are further marked by Miner Canyon and secluded structures like the Rock Cabin in the northwest, providing a detailed view of Southwestern land use and land ownership patterns.