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2013 Map of Tinnie

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tinnie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Hondo cuts through the northern landscape of this Lincoln County region, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement along US Highway 70. The small communities of Tinnie and Picacho anchor this river valley, where the presence of the Hondo Bridge indicates a critical crossing point for local travel. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and elevation changes, illustrated by the numerous canyons such as Tinnie Canyon, Gallo Canyon, and Chavez Canyon that feed toward the river basin.

Away from the highway, the map reveals the ranching character of the area with sites like the Fuller Ranch and the Diamond A Ranch Airport. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by scattered features like Lost Lake, Galles Lake, and Coyote Tank, which are essential for livestock and local habitation. These named points, along with The Spring, offer a detailed view of how the land was utilized and navigated in the early 21st century.