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2011 Map of Torreon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Torreon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Torreon and Manzano anchor this high-altitude landscape in Torrance County, where settlement patterns are defined by family landholdings and rugged drainage systems. The map identifies numerous individual homesteads and ranches, including Romero Place, Brizendine Place, and Candelaria Place, reflecting a generational connection to the land. This 2011 survey reveals a complex network of canyons such as Cañon del Jaral and Cañon de Cuervo that dictate the winding paths of rural routes like the Torreon Tajique Loop Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the concentration of burial sites near the primary settlements, including the Torreon Catholic Cemetery, Manzano Cemetery, and Manzano Hills Cemetery. The transition from the high points of Comanche Ridge down to the Arroyo del Cuervo illustrates the arid geography of the Manzano Mountains' eastern slopes, where water sources like Ojo Medio were historically vital for sustaining local life.