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2020 Map of Bear Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bear Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, where seasonal water sources and topographic landmarks defined the movement of people and livestock. Significant peaks such as Bear Peak and Quartzite Mtn punctuate the range, while named drainages like Lion Den Canyon and Cox Canyon reveal the complex erosion patterns of the region.

Water management is a central theme of this 2020 survey, with a network of improved springs and man-made tanks scattered across the terrain. Names like Rock House Spring, Gardner Spring, and San Nicholas Spring indicate historic reliance on these vital points, while Yarbrough Reservoir and Peoria Tank highlight the later infrastructure required for ranching in this arid environment. The map also traces the winding course of Bear Cr, providing a clear view of the hydrological connections between the high canyons and the flats of Ragged Tank Flat.