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2020 Map of Center Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Animas Mountains define this high-elevation landscape in Hidalgo County, where water management is central to the local geography. Numerous stock tanks and named catchments, such as Boulder Tank, Gibson Tank, and Tahoe Tank, are distributed across the terrain to capture runoff in this arid environment. The map details a complex system of drainage and relief, ranging from the prominent Center Peak to the deeply cut North 7K Canyon and South 7K Canyon.

Remote springs and canyons provide critical water sources, including Bennett Spring and Cowboy Spring near the eastern edge. Named landmarks like Elephant Butte and the sheer Cowboy Rim serve as distinct navigational points within the surrounding range. The presence of several fork systems, such as Middle Fork Brushy Cr, illustrates the hydrological network that sustains this part of the Southwest. This survey offers a precise look at the ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks of the region as they existed in the early 21st century.