Rio Peñasco winds through the northern landscape of Chaves County, defining a drainage pattern that has long shaped movement in this high plains region. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems, including the notable Bluewater Cr and the topographical prominence of Meadow Hill in the southwest. A network of rural routes, such as Helena Rd and Rio Penasco Rd, provides access across the township and range sections of T16S through T18S. The eastern edge of the map features Walnut Draw, illustrating the arid-land hydrology typical of this part of New Mexico. This survey is a detailed record of the physical geography and land divisions before further development or environmental shifts change the character of these watercourses.
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1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Teel Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Dunken
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1965 · Lewis Peak NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Lewis Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Encino Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Artesia
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1979 · Alamogordo
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1989 · Sixteenmile Draw West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000