The international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos anchors this high-desert survey where New Mexico meets Chihuahua. Located in the arid expanse of the Hachita Valley, the map details a landscape defined by sparse water sources and long-distance transit. Modern infrastructure and historical pathways converge here, most notably where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the southwestern corner of Hidalgo County. Key landmarks include the isolated outpost of Cabin Wells and the Mengus Tank, which represent the vital water-management infrastructure necessary for ranching and survival in this corner of the Bootheel. The presence of Co Rd C119 provides the primary north-south connection through the township grids of t31s r14w and t32s r14w.
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1918 · Big Hatchet Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Dog Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1982 · Sheridan Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Pierce Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Hatchet Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Alamo Hueco Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:100,000