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2010 Map of French

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Canadian River snakes through the high plains of Colfax County in this 2010 survey, defining the eastern edge of a landscape shaped by ranching and vital water infrastructure. Near the southern edge, the settlement of Toril sits at the junction of Railroad Ave and Colfax Rd, while the C S Cattle Company marks the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map highlights a critical network of water management features, including the City Reservoir, the Springer Reservoir Number One Dam, and the Springer Reservoir Number Two Dam, which support the agricultural needs of this arid region.

Local transport and small rural clusters are represented by French, French Corners, and Dennis, all situated near the modern highway corridor that bisects the map. Along with the Cimarron River and the Vermejo River, these landmarks illustrate the strategic importance of river valleys and historical transit routes in northern New Mexico. Researchers can observe the intersection of traditional landholdings and modern infrastructure in this sparsely populated but historically significant corner of the state.