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2023 Map of Hatchet Ranch

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hatchet Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds through this high-desert landscape in the southern reaches of Hidalgo County. This modern survey illustrates a remote ranching and transit corridor defined by the Big Hatchet Mountains and Sierra Rica. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Ram Gorge, Horse Pasture Canyon, and Dark Canyon, which lead toward the Hachita Valley.

Vital water sources for livestock and local wildlife are represented by numerous named catchments, including Dishpan Tank, Elkins Tank, and Batter Tank. The infrastructure is primarily composed of unpaved access routes like Commodore Rd and Hatchet Rd, which serve the expansive grazing lands. Topographical features like Lone Ceder Gap and Muscrath Draw provide specific landmarks for those navigating these southwestern borderlands.