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2010 Map of Caballo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Caballo Reservoir dominates the center of this 2010 landscape, a massive water body formed by the Caballo Dam on the Rio Grande. To the east, the Caballo Mountains rise sharply, their slopes scarred by a long history of mineral extraction. Mining activity is particularly concentrated in the southern reaches, where researchers can identify the Lyda K Mine, Black Beauty, and various operations associated with Caballo Mountain Mining and Leaching. The small community of Pittsburg and several extensive dredge tailings areas further underscore the industrial legacy of the canyons.

West of the reservoir, the settlements of Caballo and Oasis sit along the transportation corridor, supported by the Caballo Post Office and the nearby Caballo Cemetery. This arid terrain is defined by a network of drainage arroyos, including Seco Creek and Percha Creek, which feed into the central basin. The map also delineates the boundaries of Caballo Lake State Park, highlighting the intersection of industrial utility and public recreation.