2017 Map of Camel Mountain

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos defines the southern reach of this Chihuahuan Desert landscape. The terrain is marked by prominent volcanic and geologic formations, most notably the namesake Camel Mountain and the nearby Coyote Hill. These elevations rise above the surrounding basin floor, which includes the broad depression of Indian Basin. Human activity in this arid corridor is traced by a network of county roads, including Anapra Rd and A003 Co Rd, which navigate the sparse terrain toward the small settlement at Malpais. The map captures a high degree of cartographic detail along the boundary line separating Luna and Doña Ana counties, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and political demarcation in the Southwest.