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2017 Map of Clanton Draw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Clanton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Peloncillo Mountains rise across this section of southwestern New Mexico, marking a landscape defined by complex drainage systems and the management of the Coronado National Forest. This 2017 survey details the network of arroyos and canyons that channel seasonal waters through the desert, including the prominent Skeleton Canyon and Whitmire Canyon. Human activity in this arid environment is centered on water management, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs like Irishman Tank, Patterson Tank, and Cottonwood Tank scattered across the township grids.

Transportation is limited to a handful of established routes such as Battalion Rd and Co RD c004, which provide access to the remote draws and flats. The map illustrates the convergence of drainages like Clanton Draw and Last Chance Draw as they flow toward the Animas Cr valley, reflecting the historic ranching and transit patterns of Hidalgo County. This modern topographic record preserves the precise location of family-named landmarks and essential water sources in a sparsely populated borderland region.