Corona anchors the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the town's early history is preserved at the Corona Cem. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including Gallo Canyon and Bonito Canyon, which cut through the high tablelands of Lincoln County. These geographical features dictate the local infrastructure, with routes like Co Rd A031 and Mayeux Rd following the natural contours of the land. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of Simpson Tank, a critical point for local ranching or wildlife. To the south and east, the landscape drops into Mesa Canyon and Dark Canyon, illustrating the transition between flat mesa tops and the rugged erosional patterns characteristic of this region of New Mexico.
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1954 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1980 · Corona
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1981 · Gallo Spring Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Rough Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Camaleon Draw West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Tecolote Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Pelon Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Corona South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Corona North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000