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1986 Map of Casa Grande SW

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Casa Grande SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Beaubien and Miranda (Maxwell) Grant defines the tenure and boundaries of this Colfax County landscape, where the Vermejo River carves a central path through a complex system of drainage canyons. This 1980s-era topographical study reveals a network of named natural features that echo the region’s ranching and settlement history, including the prominent Van Bremmer Canyon and Juan Baca Canyon.

The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes and intricate watercourses like York Canyon and Valdez Canyon, which drain into the main river valley. This map provides a detailed view of the land before modern development, capturing the essential geography of the Maxwell Grant and the various named landmarks such as Hells Canyon and Cerrososo Canyon that have long served as orienting points for local inhabitants and land managers.