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2013 Map of Pinavete Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pinavete Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Derramadero sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned where the high ground of Mesa Apodaca meets a complex network of drainage systems. The terrain is defined by a series of deep cuts including Pinavete Canyon, Pinavetito Canyon, and the sprawling Pintada Arroyo, which winds through the central portion of the survey. To the north, Armijo Peak serves as a prominent high point above the Diablo Canyon area, reflecting the transition across the Torrance County and Guadalupe County line.

Water management in this arid region is evidenced by numerous named reservoirs, such as Apodaca Tank, Prudencia Tank, and Demetio Tank. These features, alongside landmarks like Cañoncito de Milpa and Carneros Draw, illustrate a land adapted for ranching and seasonal grazing. The transport network is sparse, consisting primarily of routes like Co Road c098 and Highland RD, which navigate around the natural obstacles of Red Canyon and Carrizo Canyon.