2011 Map of Timpas NE

About this map

The high plains of Otero County in the early 21st century are defined by a complex network of water management and rural infrastructure. The Rocky Ford Highline Canal cuts across the landscape, illustrating the critical importance of irrigation to this part of Colorado. Water storage is anchored by several key basins, including Swink Reservoir Number 1 in the northwest and Prairie Land Reservoir Number 1 further south, the latter of which is secured by the Prairie Land and Irrigation Number 1 Dam. The terrain is characterized by ephemeral drainage patterns like Dry Creek, which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. A geometric grid of local transit, including County Road BB and County Rd 14, organizes the territory, facilitating access to these vital agricultural water resources in an otherwise arid environment.