2016 Map of Timpas NE

About this map

Comanche National Grassland anchors the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting a region defined by large-scale conservation and water management. Irrigation infrastructure is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Rocky Ford Highline Canal cutting across the northern sections to distribute water across the high plains. The presence of Swink Reservoir Number 1 and Prairie Land Reservoir Number 1 underscores the critical role of surface water storage in Otero County, where seasonal drainages like Dry Cr provide only intermittent flow. A rigid grid of county roads, such as Co RD 14 and Co RD 17, organizes the territory into surveyed sections, facilitating access across the open terrain between these vital water sources.