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2010 Map of Huerfano Hill

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Huerfano Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Alamosa Creek cuts through the high desert landscape of Sierra County, defining the drainage patterns for this arid region north of Truth or Consequences. The terrain is marked by a series of significant canyons and rises, from the heights of Huerfano Hill to the depths of Monticello Canyon and Mitchell Canyon. This map provides a detailed view of the water management systems essential for land use in this part of New Mexico, featuring specialized infrastructure like the Cuchillo Community Allotment Reservoir and the Mn Chavez Reservoir Number 1.

A network of ranch and county roads, such as Upper Narrows Rd and Martin Ranch Rd, provides access across the landscape, connecting various livestock and water sites including Sixteen Tank, Huerfano Tank, and Holding Trap Tank Number 2. The presence of the Sierras Mediano and the seasonal flows of Willow Spring Draw and Samora Draw illustrate the geological transition between the mesa tops and the canyon floors.