Montoya Arroyo and Tierra Blanca Creek define the arid drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Sierra County. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and deep-cut features like Trujillo Canyon and Sibley Canyon. Vital water sources for local ranching and wildlife are marked by named landmarks such as Shorthorn Springs, Cedar Tank, and Teacup Tank, which provide necessary infrastructure in an otherwise dry environment.
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1935 · Hillsboro
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Hillsboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Arroyo Cuervo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Skute Stone Arroyo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Caballo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Nutt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Clark Spring Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Garfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000