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2020 Map of Canador Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Canador Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Virden anchors the western edge of this landscape where the high desert of Hidalgo County meets the vital waters of the Gila River. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex irrigation network, featuring the New Model Canal and Sunset Canal which divert water to support the local valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the prominent heights of Canador Peak and Black Mtn to the deeply incised paths of Steeple Rock Canyon and Johns Canyon.

South of Pearson Mesa, the river enters the Gila Lower Box, a distinctive geological formation that highlights the transition from open mesas to narrow riparian corridors. Local ranching and land use are evidenced by names like Mud Springs Ranch Rd and Tank Number 1, while several springs, including Cottonwood Spring and Riley Spring, serve as critical water points in the arid environment surrounding Baldy Hill and the Riley Peaks.