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2013 Map of Thimble Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Thimble Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Old Longbotbam Place sits within a complex network of dry washes and deep canyons in this section of Chaves County. The drainage patterns are defined by the Rio Peñasco, which flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle, and the winding course of Eagle Cr. High-desert water management is evident through features like Watts Tank and Rock Waterhole Canyon, essential landmarks in an arid landscape where surface water is scarce.

Transport through this rugged terrain follows established routes like Picacho Rd and Rio Penasco Rd, which trace the natural contours of the land. The map identifies numerous specifically named topographical features, including Thimble Canyon and Well Drilled Canyon, reflecting a landscape deeply known by the ranchers and inhabitants who navigated these breaks. The area is divided by the township lines of T15S and T16S, marking out the vast grazing lands of southeastern New Mexico.