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2022 Map of Hackamore Ranch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hackamore Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Purgatoire River winds through the heart of the Picketwire Valley in this corner of Bent County, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian corridor and the complex network of drainage systems that feed it. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this arid region, highlighted by the Highland Canal and Farrington Spring. These water sources are surrounded by a rugged topography of named canyons and washes, including Mixon Canyon, Tarbox Arroyo, and Rock Arroyo.

A sparse network of county roads, such as Co RD 7 and Co RD 8, provides the only modern infrastructure through the vast land sections. This area, largely free of concentrated settlements, preserves the character of the High Plains ranching country. Local history is etched into the landscape through features like Smith Draw and Farrington Draw, which point to early land use and the families who established the first cattle operations along the river's path.