2010 Map of Alamo Mountain

About this map

Alamo Mountain and its surrounding high-desert drainage systems are the central focus of this 2010 topographic study. The landscape is defined by the vital management of water, visible in the network of tanks and man-made improvements like Pate Windmill and Alamo Spring. These features, along with names like Copper Bottom Tank and Mixen Tank, reflect the ranching history of Otero County. Human presence is concentrated at the Bennett Ranch, situated at a convergence of local tracks including County Rd-F007 and County Rd-F008. The map also traces the long course of Hackberry Draw, which cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle. This detailed documentation of isolated water sources provides a clear view of the infrastructure required to maintain life and livestock in this arid border region.