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2017 Map of La Espia Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of La Espia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pecos River carves a central path through this De Baca County landscape, defining the hydrology and topography of a region marked by deep drainages and isolated high points. Significant elevation changes are anchored by La Espia Peak in the southeast, while the northern reaches are dominated by the broad Blanco Canyon and the smaller Wildcat Canyon. This 2017 survey reveals a network of water management and natural springs, including Salt Spring and East Tank, which are essential features in this arid environment.

Surface drainage is further defined by ephemeral watercourses such as Arroyo Mora, Arroyo Arana, and Wylie Draw. The land is segmented by a sparse grid of rural roads, including Pecos Diamond Rd and Cooley Lake Rd, which provide access to the canyons and riverbanks. This map serves as a primary record of the land use and natural features in a remote section of New Mexico before more recent environmental or infrastructural shifts.