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2010 Map of Thimble Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Thimble Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rio Peñasco flows across the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring a network of ranches and water features in Chaves County. This arid terrain is defined by its canyon systems, including Thimble Canyon, Rock Waterhole Canyon, and Browning Canyon, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns toward the river valley. The map documents the presence of established family holdings and agricultural sites such as Old Longbotbam Place, Runyan Ranch, and Reeves Ranch.

Water management is a central theme in this rural environment, shown through various infrastructure points like Watts Tank, Lake Windmill, and Dirt Tank Well. Connectivity across the higher ground is maintained by Picacho Rd, which winds through the central plateau north of Taylor Ranch. The topography revealed here demonstrates how local settlements and ranching operations are strategically positioned relative to water sources and the sheltering geography of the canyons.