2023 Map of Goat Ridge

About this map

Butterfield Trl cuts across the high desert landscape of Luna County, tracing a historic passage through the Cookes Range and across the drainage of Butterfield Draw. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain of sharp elevation changes and natural catchment features like China Tank and the Wilson Reservoir. The presence of Williams Ranch and the network of local roads including Co RD a012 and N Gold Ave indicate the persistent ranching and mineral exploration history of the region. To the east, the prominent silhouettes of Fluorite Ridge and the Pony Hills rise from the valley floor, while deep incisions like Provinger Canyon and China Draw dominate the western and central portions of the quadrangle.