2017 Map of Pinon Hills

About this map

Pinon Hills rise above the high plains of Colfax County in this topographic representation of northeastern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Salado Cr, which meanders across the northern portion of the quadrangle. In the southern reach, the Charette Lake Canal represents a significant piece of water management infrastructure, redirecting flow across the arid terrain. This 2017 survey details the intersection of Public Land Survey System boundaries, including t24n r21e, t24n r22e, t23n r21e, and t23n r22e, illustrating the precise grid that governs land ownership and ranching in this sparsely populated region. The map reveals the relationship between natural topography and human efforts to utilize water resources in a challenging environment.