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2016 Map of Cedar Arroyo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cedar Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Quitman Mountains dominate the western horizon of this Hudspeth County landscape, characterized by the sharp rise of Deer Peak and the intricate drainage systems that carve through the desert floor. The terrain is defined by its arid hydrology, where numerous tanks such as Babb Tank, Adobe Tank, and Middle Tank provide vital water points in an otherwise dry expanse. These man-made features are connected by primitive desert tracks like Indian Hot Springs Rd, which skirts the eastern edge of the mountains.

Water-sculpted landforms dictate the movement through this region, with the namesake Cedar Arroyo and Arroyo Caballo cutting across the slopes. To the east, the broad depression of Red Light Draw and the course of Red Hills Arroyo illustrate the complex runoff patterns of the Trans-Pecos. This 2016 survey documents the essential land management features of the area, including Binocular Canyon and Mayfield Canyon, which remain central landmarks for navigation in the remote Chihuahuan Desert.