1981 Map of Corona North

About this map

Torrance and Corona sit at the southern end of the Estancia Basin, where the high plains meet the timbered ridges of the Cibola National Forest. The landscape is defined by the logistics of rail and ranching, dominated by the active Southern Pacific tracks and the nearby Old Railroad Grade which cuts across the northern flats. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by scattered infrastructure like Shartzer Tank and North Simpson Tank, alongside natural drainages like Camaleon Draw. The transition from Torrance County into Lincoln County is marked by the Base Line, while local social life is grounded at the Rodeo Ground near the southern settlement. This survey documents a working landscape of small-scale industry, including a Gravel Pit and a lonely Prospect, set against the backdrop of the high Camaleon terrain.