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1961 Map of Tinnie

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Tinnie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Rio Hondo cuts a vital path through this New Mexico landscape, providing a ribbon of water for the small agricultural settlements and family ranches that defined the region in the early 1960s. The survey captures the transition from high-elevation canyon systems like Deadman Canyon and Diablo Canyon to the more settled river valley. Along the course of the Rio Hondo, the map records the enduring presence of Tinnie, Picacho, and Riverside, each serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching community.

Deeply integrated into the terrain are family legacies preserved in labels such as Nelson Ranch, Old Pears Ranch, and Mc Knight Ranch. The complex drainage network, including Bonney Canyon and Stinking Creek, illustrates the challenging hydrology of the area. Notable landmarks like the Roadside Park along U.S. 70 380 and the elevation changes of the Border Hills provide a clear view of the mid-century infrastructure and topography in Lincoln County.