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2010 Map of Canador Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Virden sits near the western edge of this New Mexico survey, where agricultural life is defined by the managed flow of the Gila River. The landscape reveals a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential for high-desert cultivation, specifically the Sunset Canal and the New Model Canal. These waterways parallel the river as it moves toward the Gila Lower Box, supporting local ranching and farming efforts on the Pearson Mesa.

Beyond the river valley, the terrain rises into prominent landmarks like Canador Peak and the Riley Peaks. Water remains the central theme of the geography, marked by isolated points of utility such as the Canador Peak Windmill, Riley Spring, and Mexican Springs. The area is dissected by numerous drainage systems, including Riley Canyon and Johns Canyon, which trace the path of seasonal runoff through the arid landscape toward the primary river corridor.