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2020 Map of Pinavete Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Derramadero sits within a landscape defined by deep drainages and cattle-ranching infrastructure along the Torrance and Guadalupe county line. Central to the terrain is Armijo Peak, rising above the winding course of the Pintada Arroyo. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features essential for high-desert survival, including the Apodaca Tank, Diablo Tank, and Prudencia Tank.

Erosion has carved distinct landforms such as Mesa Apodaca and numerous canyons, including Carrizo Canyon and Red Canyon. Local historical naming conventions are preserved in features like Cañoncito de Milpa and Pinavetito Canyon. Transportation is limited to a few established routes such as County Road C098 and Highland Road, which navigate the complex topography of draws like Carneros Draw and Leoncito Draw.