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2023 Map of Canador Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Canador Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Virden serves as the primary settlement in this corner of Hidalgo County, situated where the Gila River enters the valley. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, with the Sunset Canal and New Model Canal drawing from the river to support local agriculture. This reliance on the Gila is contrasted by the arid uplands to the north and south, where features like Pearson Mesa and Canador Peak rise above the drainage systems.

Genealogists will find the Virden Catholic Cem noted near the town center, while local historians can trace the transition from the river bottom to the deeply incised Gila Lower Box. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are dominated by complex canyon systems, including Windham Canyon and Riley Canyon, which feed toward the valley floor. Named water sources such as Mexican Springs and Riley Spring highlight the critical nature of water points in this high-desert environment.