Crow Flats dominates this arid landscape at the border of Otero County, New Mexico, and Texas. This high-altitude basin is flanked by complex drainage systems, including Lower Humphrey Canyon and West Dog Canyon, which descend from the surrounding highlands. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure in this remote region, centered on the Cienega School and the nearby Cienega Cem. These landmarks, along with the network of county roads such as Co RD g008 and Co RD g006, reflect a legacy of ranching and isolated settlement. The topography is further defined by essential water management features like Holley Tank, illustrating the reliance on local catchments in the Chihuahuan Desert environment during the early 21st century.
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1933 · Guadalupe Peak
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · El Paso Gap
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Guadalupe Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Dell City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000