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2017 Map of Antelope Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Antelope Pass serves as a critical geographic notch through the high desert terrain of the Peloncillo Mountains in this modern survey. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and sharp elevation changes, where features like Hackett Canyon and Basin Canyon slice through the range. A sparse network of infrastructure supports the region, notably Gas Line Rd and several named tracks such as Clay Mine Rd and Pratt Rd that provide access to this isolated portion of Hidalgo County.

Topographic landmarks like Beacon Hill, Grey Mtn, and Nipple Hill offer distinct navigational points for those tracing the corridor between the canyons. The presence of Copper Ln and several other utility-focused roads indicates the continuing role of resource extraction and transit in this high-altitude environment, while the deep cuts of Long Canyon and Black Canyon suggest the erosional forces that have shaped this portion of the New Mexico borderlands.