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2017 Map of Pinon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pinon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sacramento Mountains define the high-altitude character of this portion of Lincoln National Forest, where the small settlement of Piñon stands as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and forest lands. Life in this arid landscape is mapped through an extensive network of water management features, including the Dipping Vat Tank, Richardson Lake, and Jim Godley Tank, alongside canyons like Behringer Canyon.

The presence of the Piñon Cem and the Cornucopia Ranch provides clear points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family footprints in Otero County. The transport network, featuring Owen Praither Rd and the Aspen Trl, reflects the long-standing routes used for movement through the various draws, such as Stephens Draw and Bonita Draw. This survey illustrates the modern configuration of these remote high-desert lands while preserving the names of the livestock tanks and natural features central to the area's history.