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2017 Map of Beacon Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Animas Mountains dominate the southwestern corner of this survey, rising sharply from the basin floor and providing a topographic contrast to the surrounding valley. The landscape is defined by the high desert plains of the Playas Valley and the smaller settlement hubs of Animas and Antelope. A distinct network of rural infrastructure is visible, including the aptly named Windmill and a web of ranching and utility corridors such as Windmill Rd and Powerline Rd.

The central landmark, Beacon Hill, stands between the mountainous terrain and the sprawling basin. The map reveals the layout of local travel and property boundaries, tracing routes like Sock N Shoe Rd and Baker Ranch Rd as they navigate the arid terrain. This topographic study captures the essential character of Hidalgo County's range-and-basin geography, where water sources and elevation dictate the locations of remote outposts and livestock operations.