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2017 Map of Desert SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Hueco Mountains define the central topography of this arid borderland where the high desert meets the interstate boundary. This 2017 survey shows a landscape dominated by livestock and water management infrastructure, indicated by the network of named catchment basins. Features such as Chaparral Tank, Flat Tank, and Charley Tank are scattered across the terrain, serving as critical points for managing resources in this dry environment.

The map details the intersection of the Otero Co El Paso Co line and the New Mexico Texas state border. South of the transition from Lake Tank to the more elevated ridges, the topography reflects the complex drainage patterns and elevation changes inherent to this portion of the Chihuahuan Desert. This detailed look at the 2010s shows the persistent influence of range management on the modern landscape.