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2013 Map of Ares Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ares Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Lincoln National Forest dominates this high-desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico, where the Otero and Eddy county lines meet. The rugged topography is defined by the eastern reaches of the Guadalupe Mountains, characterized by deeply incised canyons such as Rawhide Canyon, Pierce Canyon, and Dunnaway Canyon. Water management is the primary evidence of human activity in this arid environment, with numerous tanks and storage facilities like Powers Ridge Tank, Montgomery Tank, and Wilson Tank dotting the terrain to support livestock.

Three Forks and Hearn stand as named points of reference within this complex drainage system, where North Rocky Arroyo and Middle Rocky Arroyo converge. The presence of the National Ranch and the winding National Livestock Road highlights the enduring ranching economy of the region. From the summit of Ares Peak, the map reveals a network of draws and ridges that have shaped movement through these hills for generations.