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2011 Map of Hendricks Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hendricks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

City of Rocks and the surrounding high-desert terrain of Grant County define this 2011 survey, where the landscape is marked by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The southwestern corner is anchored by the Mimbres River and the water management infrastructure of Bear Canyon Reservoir, including the Bear Canyon Reservoir Dam. The area's topography is significantly vertical, rising to summits like Hendricks Peak and Mud Springs Mountain.

Strategic water collection is a primary feature of the local geography, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs and springs such as Lake Superior Tank, Gatlin Tank, and Race Spring. These water sources are linked by primitive roads like Mc Knight Rd and Powder Horn Ridge Rd, which traverse through deep drainages including Dutchman Canyon and Quaking Asp Canyon. These features illustrate the vital role of water management in this arid southwestern environment.