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2017 Map of Angel Draw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Angel Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Angel Draw and Scanlon Draw carve through this corner of the Permian Basin, defining a landscape of arid basins and drainage patterns in the decade before 2020. This desert terrain in southeast New Mexico is characterized by its wide, low-lying depressions such as Burton Flat and Saladar Flat. Water is a seasonal and scarce presence here, concentrated at Alkali Lake and the northern edge of Lake Avalon.

A network of local ranch and access roads, including Illinois Camp Rd and Angel Ranch Rd, crisscrosses the township and range grid, indicating the area's use for livestock and resource management. Recreational use is evident along the Avalon-Kids Trail near the reservoir. The topography is largely gentle, with modest elevations like Indian Hill providing subtle overlooks across the open flats and draws.