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2013 Map of La Espia Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pecos River cuts a winding course through this section of De Baca County, defining a landscape dominated by deep erosional features and ranching outposts. The namesake La Espia Peak stands as a prominent landmark in the southeastern quadrant, overlooking a network of drainages including Rock Canyon, Ward Canyon, and Pump Canyon. These natural corridors have long dictated movement through the high plains, as evidenced by the placement of cattle tanks like E Tank and the presence of Salt Spring.

Human activity is centered on the Van Eaton Ranch, with a series of county roads such as Co Road 2-9 and Cowchip RD providing access to this remote terrain. The map captures the specialized hydrology of the region, where seasonal waterways like Arroyo Mora, Arroyo Arana, and Wylie Draw converge toward the river. This survey provides a clear view of the land before modern intensive development, highlighting the enduring infrastructure of New Mexico's ranching country.