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2017 Map of Hatchet Ranch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hatchet Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Big Hatchet Mountains dominate the southwestern corner of this Hidalgo County landscape, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through high-altitude terrain. The map centers on the namesake Hatchet Ranch, a point of settlement within a vast basin defined by the Hachita Valley. To the northeast, the heights of Sierra Rica rise near Lone Cedar Gap, creating a dramatic contrast between the desert flats and the surrounding peaks.

Water management is central to life in this arid environment, evidenced by a network of engineered points such as Dishpan Tank, Thompson Tank, and Butter Tank. These features, along with drainage systems like Muscrath Draw and the deep cuts of Ram Gorge and Horse Pasture Canyon, illustrate the complex topography of the Chihuahuan Desert. The local road network, including Commodore Rd and Hatchet Rd, connects these remote outposts and ranching landmarks across the township lines.