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2020 Map of Cub Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cub Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cub Mtn and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this landscape in Lincoln County, where the topography transitions from the northern reaches of the Polly Hills into steep-walled canyons and sharp ridges. The settlement of Polly sits at a crossroads where drainage systems like Deep Canyon and Chaves Draw converge. Water sources were clearly vital to the development of this area, evidenced by the many named springs including Rattlesnake Spring, Cub Mountain Spring, and Shady Spring located along the base of the mountains.

Transport through this arid region follows the natural contours, with roads winding around prominent landforms such as The Hogback and Steel Hill. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for family-named features like Jakes Hill, Willow Hill, and Chaves Mtn. The detailed drainage network, including Sanders Canyon and Cottonwood Cr, illustrates the hydraulic patterns that shaped the cattle ranching and homesteading history of this corner of New Mexico.