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2013 Map of Alamo Mountain NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ephemeral water sources and a network of county roads define this high-desert region of Otero County during the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by a system of tanks and draws, such as New Tank Draw and Shiloh Draw, which manage the intermittent flow of water across the arid terrain. Names like Tulloch Lake, Cowan Lake, and Lake Tank suggest the vital importance of surface water storage for ranching or local survival in this part of New Mexico.

Transportation is facilitated by several designated routes, most notably Dell City Rd, which connects the region toward the south. The grid-like surveying of the Public Land Survey System, marked by township and range lines like t24s r14e, provides a structured framework for the scattered landmarks, including Rob Tanks and Zuza Tank. This topography reveals the sparse but intentional human imprint on a land shaped by seasonal drainage and resource management.