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2020 Map of Flying W Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flying W Mtn and the southern reaches of the Cedar Mountain Range anchor this arid landscape in Luna County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainage channels. Water management is a primary feature of the high desert environment, with infrastructure like Red Tank, Gap Tank, and the systematically named Tank Number 4 North scattered across the township and range divisions. These features suggest the historical and continued importance of ranching and livestock in this corner of New Mexico.

Erosion has carved distinct landmarks across the quadrangle, from the heights of Valiente Peak and Round Top to the deep recesses of Rock Hole Canyon and Deer Canyon. Transport and movement follow the natural contours of the land, as evidenced by the convergence of the West Fork Gap Draw and the broad path of Sacaton Draw. The nomenclature of the area, including Bisbee Draw and Hermanas Draw, reflects a deeply rooted regional identity tied to the local geography and historical land use patterns.