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2023 Map of Gary

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gary serves as the central point in this corner of Hidalgo County, where the desert floor meets the rising eastern peaks. The landscape is defined by its dramatic contrasts, from the arid expanse of South Alkali Flat and the level Tobosa Flats to the prominent heights of the Pyramid Mountains. Natural drainage patterns are etched across the terrain in features like Lordsburg Draw, Aberdeen Draw, and Bluebird Draw, indicating the path of intermittent water through this high-desert environment.

The topography transitions from the open plains near Slough Tank to steep-walled passages such as Banner Canyon and Gore Canyon. Surveyed landmarks including Lee Peak, Lookout Hill, and Eightyfive Hill provide significant vertical relief against the surrounding basin. This area represents a typical southwestern intersection of transportation corridors and natural barriers, where human activity is often dictated by the rugged elevation of Aberdeen Peak and the surrounding mountain chain.