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1996 Map of Big Hole Canyon

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Big Hole Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this section of Baca County, where the high plains are carved by a complex network of canyons and arroyos. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of North Carrizo Creek and Pat Canyon, which converge toward the Oklahoma border. A significant landform known as Big Hole, accompanied by Big Hole Spring, provides a focal point for water in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of early habitation and resource use appears in the form of scattered water sources such as Trujillo Spring, Regnar Spring, and Tharp Spring, which were essential for ranching and travel through these breaks. A solitary Grave and various Wells signify the human imprint on this remote terrain. The southern portion of the map features the rising elevation of Black Mesa and the winding course of Furnish Canyon, illustrating the varied topography along the Colorado-Oklahoma state line.