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2023 Map of La Espia Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of La Espia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep path through this De Baca County landscape, defining the topography with a complex network of canyons and draws. The terrain rises significantly toward La Espia Peak in the southeast, while the river valley is fed by seasonal drainages such as Arroyo Mora and Arroyo Arana. These watercourses have sculpted prominent features like Blanco Canyon, Wildcat Canyon, and Ward Canyon, which dictate the local movement of livestock and travelers alike.

Evidence of historical land use and water management is visible through isolated features like Salt Spring and East Tank. The area is interlaced with a grid of rural routes including Cowchip Rd and Pecos Diamond Rd, reflecting the ranching heritage of this high plains environment. The map provides a contemporary view of these traditional land divisions, showing how modern county roads still follow the natural contours of the river breaks.