2017 Map of Animas Peak

About this map

Animas Peak dominates the center of this high-altitude landscape in Hidalgo County, marking the spine of the Animas Mountains. This rugged corner of New Mexico is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features, critical for ranching in the arid high desert. Named tanks such as Animas Tank, Clanton Tank, and Echels Tank are strategically placed alongside ephemeral watercourses like Horse Camp Draw and Last Chance Draw. The infrastructure here, including Co RD c001 and Howe Upshaw Camp Rd, provides access to remote landmarks like Black Bill Canyon and the secluded Black Bill Spring. For those studying the geography of the Southwestern borderlands, this map reveals how topographic features like Taylor Draw and Birch Cr dictate the layout of roads and camps.