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2023 Map of Corona North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert landscape of central New Mexico unfolds at the junction of the Torrance Co Lincoln Co line, where the small settlement of Corona sits at the southern edge of this survey. A significant portion of the western terrain is occupied by the Cibola National Forest, characterized by complex topography and a network of primitive routes such as Swayback Trl and Crow Bait Trl. The central corridor is marked by the small community of Varney, while the northern portion features the rail-and-road crossing at Torrance.

Ephemeral water systems dominate the hydrology of the region, evidenced by the Cola del Gallo Arroyo and Camaleon Draw, which drain the open range and slopes of Camaleon. This modern topographic study details the sparse but vital infrastructure of the area, from ranching aids like Shartzer Tank to the local street grid of Main St, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns that persist in this part of the Southwest.