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2010 Map of Corbin Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Corbin Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Martinez Cemetery sits near the winding Purgatoire River in the northwest corner of this Otero County landscape, marking an early focal point for local families. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and seasonal watercourses, including Gaussion Canyon and Porterfield Canyon. This environment necessitated an extensive water management system visible through features like the Ninemile Canal and Two Buttes Canal. Numerous reservoirs and ponds, such as East Canyon Reservoir and Harbordale Pond, suggest a landscape shaped by ranching and irrigation needs.

Scattered throughout the canyon-cut plains are various family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including the Anstine Windmill, Barnhart Windmill, and Porterfield Windmill. These points, along with names like Gaum Canyon and School Section Canyon, reveal the historical land use and division of the area. The local transportation network is grounded by Villegreen Rd and various county routes that navigate the complex topography of draws and canyons.