2013 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The international border between the United States and Mexico bisects this quadrangle, marking a stark geographic and political line across the high desert. To the north, the terrain is defined by the volcanic rises of the Dog Mountains and isolated peaks like Eagle Mtn and Mid Mtn. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by essential catchment features such as Big Tank and Middle Mountain Tank, which support the high-altitude ranching and wildlife in the region. Sparse drainage patterns like Willow Cr wind through the hills, illustrating the hydrology of a landscape where every water source was critical for survival and movement along the borderlands.