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2023 Map of Tub Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Tub Spring and the Dry Cimarron River anchor this high-desert landscape in northeastern Union County, illustrating the sparse but critical water resources in this portion of the New Mexico-Colorado borderlands. The terrain is defined by a complex network of erosional features, including the prominent Peacock Hill and a series of deep drainages such as Brite Canyon, Gripe Canyon, and Anderson Canyon. These landforms suggest a long history of ranching and overland movement where named landmarks and water sources were essential for navigation and survival.

A few rural thoroughfares like Bechtel Rd and Daniel Rd traverse the flats between the canyons, connecting the isolated draws. To the south, Sloan Creek and Sloan Canyon provide further topographic depth, while northern features like Miller Canyon and Flathead Canyon reach toward the state line. This survey captures a modern view of a traditional western ranching environment, where the naming of every draw and spring remains vital to local geography.