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2020 Map of Horseshoe Bend

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Rio Hondo carves its way through this portion of Chaves and Lincoln counties, creating the distinctive Horseshoe Bend as it flows eastward. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems and water management features, critical for ranching in the high desert. Man-made reservoirs like Rock-House Tank and Serapio Nuñez Tank provide essential water points amidst a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including Bonney Canyon and Border Canyon.

Elevations rise toward Border Hill, while the southern expanse is dominated by the intricate branching of Rocky Draw and its south fork. These geological features dictated the placement of local thoroughfares such as Baton Rouge Rd, which navigates the undulating terrain between the draws. The map illustrates a rural environment where survival and travel are closely tied to the seasonal flow of water and the natural topography of the Pecos River valley drainage basin.