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2023 Map of Bandanna Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bandanna Point stands as a prominent landmark within this arid landscape in Eddy County, where the northern reaches of the Guadalupe Mountains meet the high plains. The terrain is defined by a complex system of drainage draws and canyons, including the winding paths of Last Chance Canyon and Johnson Canyon that cut through the limestone uplands. Named landmarks like Azotea Mesa and Beardon Canyon provide clear reference points for understanding the natural navigation routes used by early travelers and ranchers in this part of New Mexico.

Modern infrastructure is limited to a handful of county roads such as Co RD 405 and Co RD 409, which skirt the edges of topographic features like Bogle Flats and the East Hess Hills. The naming conventions found throughout the map, from Sacahuiste Draw to Wagontire Draw, reflect the botanical and historical character of the Chihuahuan Desert environment. This contemporary survey captures the enduring, undeveloped nature of these public and private lands, preserving the exact layout of the drainage basins and ridgelines.