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2010 Map of Bell Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Francisco Rascon Place anchors the southwestern portion of this 2010 landscape in Sierra County, reflecting a history of isolated ranching and resource extraction. The northern terrain is dominated by the Salado Mountains, where the Salado Mountains Fluorspar Deposit indicates the region's mineral interests. The area is characterized by high plateau features such as Johnson Mesa, Miller Mesa, and Myers Mesa, separated by complex drainage systems like Seco Creek and Las Animas Creek.

Water management is the primary marker of human presence across these arid expanses, visible through an extensive network of named tanks and windmills. From Artesia Windmill to the George Mee Windmill, these features supported livestock operations like the Ladder Ranch. Significant landmarks like Bell Mountain and South Salado Peak serve as prominent navigational aids in a region defined by steep canyons, including Big Rocky Canyon and Ash Canyon.