2017 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The international boundary between the United States and Mexico bisects this arid stretch of Hidalgo County in southwestern New Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the high elevations of Eagle Mountain and the western edge of the Dog Mountains, where seasonal drainages like Willow Creek cut through the terrain. Evidence of ranching or water management for local wildlife is present in the form of named reservoirs, specifically Big Tank and Middle Mountain Tank, which are critical features in this dry environment. The map details the transition from the peaks of Mid Mountain down across the border, illustrating the continuity of the desert landforms across the political divide.