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2010 Map of Elephant Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Elephant Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Truth or Consequences and its proximity to the Elephant Butte Reservoir define this high-desert landscape. The reservoir, a massive water body formed by the damming of the Rio Grande, dominates the eastern half of the map with complex features like Rattlesnake Island, Horse Island, and the Jungle Gate area. Along the western shores, residential and recreational growth is evident at Hot Springs Landing and Elephant Butte Estates, while the Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides structured access to the water's edge.

Evidence of the region's ranching and resource history remains visible through the Diamond A Ranch Mine and Sampson Mine located south of the main settlement. The rugged topography is carved by numerous drainages, including Cuchillo Negro Creek and Yaple Canyon, which descend toward the river valley. Landmarks such as Water Tank Hill and the Elephant Butte Cemetery offer specific points of interest for those tracing the local development and genealogy of this Sierra County hub.