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2010 Map of Horseshoe Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Hondo defines the character of this Chaves County landscape, winding through a complex series of turns including the prominent Horseshoe Bend in the northeast. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely settled ranching and farming region where water access is the primary driver of development. Named agricultural sites such as Nuñez Ranch, Border Farm, and Bar H Farm are situated near the river or its drainages, while more remote outposts like Divide Camp occupy the higher ground.

The map reveals the critical infrastructure of the high desert, documenting essential water sources like Rock House Tank, Serapio Nuñez Tank, and the North Windmill. Terrain features like Bonney Canyon and Border Canyon flank the central river valley, showing the traditional movement patterns between the alluvial plains and the surrounding bluffs. These details provide a clear view of the modern land use and family holdings that continue to shape this portion of New Mexico.