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2020 Map of Comanche Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Comanche Peak stands as a prominent topographical anchor in this high-altitude landscape of Mora County, where the southern reaches of the Rincon Mountains meet a complex network of drainage ravines. The map reveals a settlement pattern dictated by the rugged terrain, with small clusters like El Turquillo and Los Hornos positioned near the canyons that funnel water toward the Mora River.

Transport through this territory relies on a winding system of rural routes and trails, including Canada De Carro Rd and Trumble Canyon Rd. The naming conventions throughout the area, such as Cañada de la Cueva and Solis Canyon, reflect a deep-rooted cultural geography tied to the local hydrology. This 2020 update provides a precise look at the modern interface between traditional land use and the steep drainage basins of northeastern New Mexico.