Animas Creek flows through this corner of Hidalgo County, carving a valley between the Peloncillo Mountains to the west and the Animas Mountains to the southeast. The landscape is defined by its ranching history and remote outposts, with several locations bearing the names of local figures, such as Joe Yarbrough, Abe Yarbrough, and Bene Dunagan. Small, isolated settlements like Birchfield, Eakins, and Spears are connected by a network of unimproved roads including Co RD c001. Water management is essential in this arid terrain, as seen in the distribution of catchments like Dunagan Tank and Middle Well Tank. The geography is further marked by dramatic relief, including Miner Canyon and the steep slopes of Baldy Mountain Canyon, showcasing the traditional desert-upland land use patterns of southwestern New Mexico.
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1918 · Walnut Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Playas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Animas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Pratt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Pratt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Playas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Animas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Walnut Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000