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1982 Map of Hachita Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Hachita Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Little Hatchet Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southwestern New Mexico, as shown in this 1982 provisional survey. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks including Hachita Peak and the nearby Howells Ridge, which together define the area's physical character. Movement through these elevations was historically channeled through natural corridors like Broken Jug Pass and Granite Pass, which offered passage between the peaks and the broad expanse of the Hachita Valley to the east.

Evidence of resource exploration is scattered throughout the slopes, with several Prospects and a Mine Shaft indicating the area's mining history. Small water sources like Cottonwood Spring were critical for sustaining activity in this arid environment. The map also records the boundary line between Grant Co and Hidalgo Co, providing a precise look at the jurisdictional divisions of the region in the late twentieth century.