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2011 Map of Canyon Creek Mountains

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Canyon Creek Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hulse Ranch and Double Springs Ranch are the primary named habitation sites in this remote landscape of the Canyon Creek Mountains. The area's topography is defined by significant elevations like East Elk Mountain and the high flats of Cooney Prairie. A network of water management features, including Prospector Tank, Scrub Oak Tank, and Tincan Tank, indicates a landscape managed for ranching and livestock in an arid environment.

Remote roads like Loco Mountain Rd and S Elk Rd navigate through complex terrain such as Turkey Spring Canyon, Bull Pass Canyon, and Ten Cow Canyon. The names reflect a history of prospecting and cattle operations, seen in landmarks like Cooney Point and Stovepipe Mesa. This survey provides a clear view of the hydrological and topographic features essential to high-altitude New Mexico ranching at the start of the 21st century.