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2013 Map of Horseshoe Bend

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Hondo carves a winding path through this corner of the High Plains, creating the namesake Horseshoe Bend as it flows toward the Chaves and Lincoln County line. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape defined by ranching operations and water management in an arid environment, where landmarks like Nuñez Ranch and the Bar H Farm signify the enduring presence of local agricultural families. The terrain is a network of drainage features, including the South Fork Rocky Draw and Rocky Arroyo, which are essential to the area's hydrology.

Water infrastructure is further documented through features such as the Serapio Nuñez Tank and the North Windmill, while Us-70 provides the primary transit corridor across the northern sections. For those interested in the geographic transition between counties, the map clearly delineates the Lincoln and Chaves County boundary as it intersects with local landmarks like Border Hill and Border Canyon.