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2020 Map of Cienega School

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cienega School and the nearby Cienega Cem sit at the base of the western foothills in this remote borderland landscape. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the level expanse of Crow Flats to the steep rises of the Brokeoff Mountains along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This area in Otero County reflects a high-desert ranching and settlement pattern where water infrastructure is vital, represented by landmarks like Holley Tank.

A network of local routes, including Co RD g006 and Co RD g005, connects these isolated outposts across the state line near the Texas border. The geography is deeply incised by a series of drainages that carve through the high ground, notably West Dog Canyon, Little Humphrey Canyon, and Lower Humphrey Canyon. These features illustrate the natural corridors used for movement between the flats and the mountain summits like Bert Canyon.