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2023 Map of Button Mesa South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert landscape of the Chaves Co Lea Co boundary is defined by wide plains and subtle elevation changes across the Button Mesa region. Water management is the primary human footprint on this arid terrain, with a network of scattered livestock watering points such as White Tank, North Plains Tank, and East Sand Tank. These features suggest a continuation of the area's long-standing ranching traditions in a climate where such resources are critical for land use.

Local navigation follows a grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 40 and Button Mesa Rd, which intersect the vast sections of the Public Land Survey System. The most distinctive topographic feature is the Punta Culebra de Cascade, providing rare relief in an otherwise expansive plateau. This modern survey reflects the persistent character of southeastern New Mexico, where the infrastructure remains sparse and tied closely to the needs of the open range.