2013 Map of Timpas NE

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the conservation and land management efforts of the High Plains. The terrain is marked by a complex system of water management essential for agriculture in this arid region, most notably the winding Rocky Ford Highline Canal which traverses the eastern sections. Local hydrology is further defined by ephemeral watercourses like Dry Cr and dedicated storage sites such as Swink Reservoir Number 1 and Prairie Land Reservoir Number 1. A rigid grid of rural routes, including Co Rd-12 and Co Rd-10, facilitates movement across the township and range divisions, connecting remote ranching and farming tracts to the broader Otero County infrastructure. This 2013 survey captures the area at a time when traditional irrigation and public land use remained central to the local economy.