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2013 Map of Horse Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Animas Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in New Mexico's Bootheel, a region characterized by dramatic elevation changes and sparse water sources. Peaks such as Horse Mountain rise above the surrounding terrain, providing a natural barrier between the rugged upland areas and the broad Playas Valley to the east. The drainage patterns of the range are defined by seasonal watercourses including Cowboy Cr and Bluff Cr, which flow toward the lower basins.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the transport corridors, with Nm-81 cutting through the valley floor. To the west, the topography becomes more intricate, featuring landmarks like Cowboy Rim and the steep descent of South 7K Canyon. This area, organized under the Public Land Survey System as several townships within R18W and R17W, reflects the vast, open-range character of Hidalgo County in the early 21st century.