2013 Map of Timpas

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Otero County, where the semi-arid terrain is defined by ephemeral drainage systems like W Dry Cr and S Dry Cr. The small community of Timpas serves as a primary reference point along Us HWY 350, which cuts diagonally across the quadrangle. Local water management is evident at Brown Reservoir, a critical feature for ranching and land use in this arid environment. The map details the drainage network of Timpas Cr, which is fed by several arroyos including Lone Tree Arroyo and Hoe Ranch Arroyo. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Timpas Cem near the townsite, while the settlement of Ayer sits further southwest along the highway and rail corridor, marking a point of former significance in this sparsely populated region of southeastern Colorado.