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2023 Map of Trinchera Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Trinchera Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the high plains of northeastern New Mexico, defining a landscape of deep canyons and prominent mesas. This modern survey illustrates the rugged drainage systems that feed the river, including Trinchera Creek, Mimosa Creek, and Atarque Creek. The terrain is marked by significant geological features like Carpenter Mesa and the winding Horseshoe Bend, reflecting a topography carved by water in an otherwise arid environment.

Water management is central to the land's utility, as evidenced by dozens of named tanks used for ranching and livestock. From Horse Pasture Tank and Loma Cita Tank to the distant Government Tank, these features indicate the area's continued reliance on seasonal catchment. The survey also captures the precise boundary between Quay and San Miguel counties as it traverses the canyons near Medina Canyon.