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1996 Map of Caballo

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Caballo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Caballo Lake State Park Reservoir dominates this high-desert landscape, captured here as it appeared in the mid-1990s. The impounded waters of the Rio Grande are held by the Caballo Dam, with the Percha Diversion Dam situated further downstream to manage irrigation flow. The map reveals the settlement patterns of Caballo, featuring a P O and Community Hall, alongside the nearby Caballo Oasis.

Hydrological features define the terrain, from the Flowing Wells along Las Animas Creek to numerous desert drainages like Greyback Arroyo and Nordstrom Arroyo. The eastern shore is deeply incised by a series of dramatic canyons, including Wild Horse Canyon, Bat Cave Canyon, and Apache Canyon. This survey provides a precise record of the infrastructure supporting this arid region, including the Gaging Sta and various water-management markers essential for local ranching and agriculture.