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2004 Map of Pinon

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Pinon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Pinon anchors the high plateau of the Sacramento Mountains within this 2004 revision of the Otero County landscape. The settlement, supported by the Piñon Cem, serves as a focal point for a ranching-heavy environment where water management is paramount. Numerous earthen tanks, such as Dipping Vat Tank, Dare Tank, and Scott Tank, dot the drainage basins to support livestock in a semi-arid region.

The map reveals a complex network of arroyos and canyons, including Behringer Canyon and Stevens Draw, which define the northern reaches of the Lincoln National Forest. Significant ranching history is etched into the terrain through named sites like Havens Ranch and Sowell Ranch. The mapping of natural water features like Richardson Lake and the various forks of Bonita Prong highlights the vital importance of seasonal water flow in the historic pastoral economy of this high-country territory.