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2013 Map of Cottonwood Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cottonwood Hills and the rugged landscape of southern Eddy County define this arid region near the Texas border. The map reveals a land structured by drainage patterns and cattle ranching, where seasonal water features like Ward Waterhole, Apple Tank, and McBride Tank are essential landmarks in a high-desert environment. Arroyos and drainage channels, including Hackberry Draw, Red Bluff Draw, and Cottonwood Draw, crisscross the terrain, illustrating the natural flow of water toward larger basins.

Human activity is centered on established ranching operations, such as Cottonwood Ranch, Reed Ranch, and Boone Beach Ranch. Local infrastructure is represented by a network of utility routes and gravel roads, including Co Road 774 and Pipeline Rd. Notable landmarks for navigation include the isolated Double Mills and the prominent height of Tecolote Peak, which serves as a significant topographical marker in this expansive New Mexico territory.