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2020 Map of Carnero Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Carnero Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Carnero Peak rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Eddy County, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainages and limestone uplands within the Guadalupe Mountains. The topography is characterized by complex systems of draws and canyons, most notably the wide expanse of Sheep Draw and the winding course of Dark Canyon. Water management is a visible priority for land use here, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks such as McIver Tank, Wild Cow Tank, and the historically significant CCC Tank.

Surface features like Azotea Mesa and Horseshoe Bend reveal the erosional patterns of the Chihuahuan Desert environment. A network of rural routes, including Red Juniper Rd and various county roads, provides access to the remote draws, including North Kuykendall Draw and Opuntia Draw. The map documents the persistent naming of even minor topographical features, which provides essential context for modern land management and historical geographical studies.