2010 Map of Pinavete Canyon

About this map

Derramadero sits at a crossroads of land and water management in this high-desert landscape of Torrance County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and named canyons, including Pinavete Canyon and Carneros Canyon, which carve through the arid plateaus. Notable family-named landmarks like Mesa Apodaca and Armijo Peak rise above the basin, while the proliferation of earthen reservoirs, such as Prudencia Tank, Joselino Tank, and Apodaca Tank, illustrates the critical importance of water storage for ranching in this environment. The presence of Pintada Arroyo and Cañoncito de Milpa further highlights the delicate balance between the dry, high-elevation terrain and the seasonal water flows that dictate the region's human and agricultural geography.