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1964 Map of Coyote Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Coyote Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in southwestern New Mexico, marking the geographic spine of the Playas Valley. At the time of this survey, the area was defined by a network of water-management infrastructure essential for ranching and livestock, including numerous catchments like Lower Camp Tank, South Tank, and New Coyote Tank. Sparse ranching outposts such as Bertoglio-Merrill Ranch and the Diamond A Ranch anchored the remote terrain, supported by isolated landmarks like the Lone Hill Windmill.

Geological features dominate the eastern half of the map, where the Brockman Hills and Coyote Hills rise abruptly from the valley floor. Coyote Peak stands as a prominent high point, while evidence of mineral exploration is seen at a noted Prospect near the base of the hills. A long Pipeline traverses the desert flats, cutting through the drainage patterns of South Pyramid Draw and Baker Canyon, illustrating the industrial connectivity required in this arid environment.