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2020 Map of Pierce Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pecos River serpentines through the northern reaches of this Eddy County landscape, creating the sharp oxbow known as Malaga Bend. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage patterns and seasonal watercourses, including Dog Town Draw and Wood Draw, which cut through the limestone and gypsum soils of the Chihuahuan Desert. Historically significant irrigation infrastructure is prominent here, with both the Harroun Canal and Livingston Canal tracing the contours of the river valley to support regional agriculture.

The southern portion of the survey is dominated by the namesake Pierce Canyon and nearby Cedar Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped this corner of New Mexico. While the area remains largely open rangeland, local access is maintained via routes like McDonald Rd and Gavalin Rd. This map captures a landscape where traditional water management and natural geologic features intersect in a sparsely populated but geographically distinct river corridor.