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2013 Map of Cub Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Polly sits at the edge of a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure and high desert terrain in Lincoln County. This 2013 survey reveals a sophisticated network of water management essential for livestock, including numerous windmills such as Nagel Windmill and Goddard Windmill, alongside isolated watering points like Double Tank and West Tank. The topography rises dramatically from the drainage of Cottonwood Cr toward the prominent heights of Cub Mtn and Chaves Mtn.

Transport is dominated by the corridor of Us-54 N, which cuts diagonally across the northern portion of the quadrangle. Researchers of local land use can trace the varied canyon systems, from Shelerville Canyon to Sanders Canyon, and locate historic water sources like Rattlesnake Spring and Shady Spring. The map provides a clear look at the Polly Hills and the distinct formation known as The Hogback, illustrating how the terrain and scarce water resources shaped the settlement patterns of this New Mexico region.