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1996 Map of Thompson Arroyo, 2000 Print
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1996 Map of Thompson Arroyo

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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Comanche National Grassland dominates the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting a region defined by conservation and grazing near the border of Otero and Bent counties. The terrain is deeply incised by drainage networks, most notably Thompson Arroyo and the East Fork King Arroyo, which carve through the high plains toward Miller Mesa. Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of the Vandiver Canal, various isolated wells, and the Circle T Waters Spring. Near the northern edge, a solitary Drive-in Theater and a Gravel Pit suggest localized commercial and industrial activity along the road network. These features, alongside the prominent Communication Tower, represent the modernization of a remote prairie landscape during the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1996
Date Published2000
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain