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2013 Map of Hatchet Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hatchet Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hatchet Ranch serves as the focal point of this arid landscape in the southwest corner of New Mexico, situated within the broad Hachita Valley. The map documents a rugged terrain defined by the northern reaches of the Big Hatchet Mountains and the prominent Sierra Rica. Local water management is evident through a series of named catchments such as Dishpan Tank, Badger Tank, and Elkins Tank, which are vital for ranching operations in this high-desert environment.

Transportation through this part of Hidalgo County is facilitated by unpaved corridors like Hatchet Rd and Commodore Rd. These routes navigate past topographical landmarks including Ram Gorge and Lone Ceder Gap, connecting the various canyons and draws that carve through the basin. The drainage patterns, represented by Muscrath Draw and Sheridan Canyon, highlight the hydrological character of the region during the early twenty-first century.