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2023 Map of Pierce Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pierce Canyon
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 sharp serpentine path through this arid landscape, most notably at the prominent Malaga Bend. This 2023 edition documents a region defined by its complex drainage network and early irrigation infrastructure. Landowners and historians can trace the paths of the Livingston Canal and Harroun Canal, which parallel the river and provide a window into the hydraulic management of this Chihuahuan Desert environment.

Topographic details emphasize the erosional character of the area, featuring significant landforms such as Pierce Canyon and Cedar Canyon. The map also records several intermittent drainage channels, including Dog Town Draw, Wood Draw, and Pickett Draw, which illustrate the natural water flow patterns across Eddy County. Transport through the terrain is marked by local routes like Gavilan Rd and McDonald Rd.