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2017 Map of Cub Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Polly serves as the lone settlement hub in this 2017 survey of Lincoln County, New Mexico, where the high desert terrain transitions into prominent local peaks. The landscape is dominated by the massive bulk of Cub Mountain and the distinct ridge of The Hogback in the southeastern quadrant. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by named locations such as Cub Mountain Spring, Rattlesnake Spring, Jakes Spring, and Shady Spring.

A network of drainage features like Chaves Draw, Harkey Draw, and Shelerville Canyon dissects the territory, illustrating the natural flow of water toward Cottonwood Creek. The high elevations are further defined by a series of named rises including Polly Hills, Chaves Mountain, and Steel Hill. These landforms, along with numerous tanks like Double Tank and Ham Extension Tank, highlight the local reliance on managed water points for ranching and land use across the township and range divisions.