2022 Map of Timpas SW

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this section of the high plains, revealing a landscape defined by water management and public grazing lands. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems like W Dry Cr and S Dry Cr, which feed into several specialized catchments. These water features, including School Section Reservoir, Anderson Reservoir, and Smith Reservoir, suggest a history of careful land use for livestock and conservation in this arid portion of Otero County. The grid-like division of land within t25s r59w and its neighboring townships reflects the persistent influence of the Public Land Survey System on the Colorado prairie. Small, named landmarks such as May Water and Haight Reservoir provide specific points of reference for those studying the local hydrology and ranching legacy of the region.