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2010 Map of Garfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor in southern New Mexico serves as the central artery for a complex network of agricultural irrigation and mineral extraction. This 2010 survey details the communities of Arrey, Derry, and Garfield, where life is organized around water management systems like the Arrey Canal, Bonita Community Ditch, and the Gonzalez Lateral. These man-made features contrast with the natural drainage of Trujillo Canyon and Tierra Blanca Creek, which feed into the valley from the surrounding heights.

Mining history is etched into the landscape east of the river, particularly near Manganese Hill and the Jones-Reiland Mine. Researchers can trace the proximity of legacy operations such as the Alvarez Claims and Esperanza Prospect to the river valley settlements. The map also identifies local landmarks like Derry Warm Spring and the John Gordon Windmill, providing a clear picture of how ranching, mining, and irrigated farming have defined the Rio Grande's floodplains in Sierra County.