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2013 Map of Hillsboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hillsboro serves as the central hub of this southwestern New Mexico landscape, situated at the junction of NM-152 and NM-27. The settlement's history is closely tied to the surrounding canyons and peaks, with Hillsboro Cemetery located just south of the main township. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages, including Percha Cr and N Percha Cr, which carve through the high desert topography between significant elevations like Animas Peak and Empire Peak.

Evidence of local industry and natural resources is scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the mineral prospects of Copper Flat to the seasonal water sources at Warm Springs. The drainage patterns, such as Ready Pay Gulch and Sawpit Canyon, suggest a history of prospecting and ranching that shaped the road network, including CO Road B022 and Maltese Rd. This survey documents the intersection of modern infrastructure and the enduring landforms of Sierra County.