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2013 Map of Clanton Draw

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Clanton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Coronado National Forest dominates this section of Hidalgo County, encompassing the high-altitude terrain of the Peloncillo Mountains. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal water management, where numerous tanks such as Maddox Tank, Irishman Tank, and Patterson Tank provide vital points of collection across the arid draws and canyons. Significant topographical features include the narrow Skeleton Canyon and the broad Deer Flat, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the high desert.

Evidence of local ranching and recreational use appears in the naming of the Upshaw Ranch and the Geronimo Campgrounds near the southern boundary. The network of canyons, from Whitmire Canyon to Dutchman Canyon, funnels toward lower elevations such as Animas Cr, following the natural contours of the Continental Divide region. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the road infrastructure, including Co Road c007 and Horse Camp DR, which traverse the high-desert scrub and national forest lands.