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2023 Map of Azotea Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Azotea Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Seven Rivers Hills and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this part of Eddy County, where a complex network of arroyos and canyons defines the drainage patterns. The seasonal flow of Rocky Arroyo cuts through the landscape, supported by intermittent water sources like Indian Big Spring and Walt Spring. A small marker of early settlement remains at the Rocky Arroyo Cem, situated near the confluence of several draws including Shafer Canyon and Schoolhouse Canyon.

The southern portion of the area rises toward the Guadalupe Mountains, punctuated by distinct elevations such as Nagooltee Peak, Azotea Peak, and McKittrick Hill. This terrain is characterized by its vital waterholes, including Rounds Waterhole and Middle Fork Waterhole, which have long served as essential landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The naming conventions throughout Spencer Draw and Boyds Canyon reflect a history of ranching and livestock movement through the draws and mesas.