The Animas Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in the southwest corner of New Mexico, where rugged peaks like Gillespie Mtn and Anderson Mtn rise above the surrounding flats. The topography is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and catchment points essential for land management in this arid environment, including Gillespie Tank, Pigpen Tank, and Juniper Spring. Sparse road networks, such as Bull Creek Rd and Adobe Camp Rd, suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and remote transit. The presence of Maverick Flat and the deep incision of Wolf Canyon reveal the dramatic elevation changes that characterize this portion of Hidalgo County, providing a clear record of the area's geological and drainage patterns including Millsite Cr and Gillespie Cr.
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1918 · Walnut Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Playas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Animas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Pratt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Pratt
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Playas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Animas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Walnut Wells
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000