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2017 Map of Kilbourne Hole

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kilbourne Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The remarkable volcanic craters of the Potrillo volcanic field define this landscape in Doña Ana County. Central to the map is Kilbourne Hole, a prominent maar crater known for its distinct depression and geological significance. To the south lies Hunts Hole, another well-defined volcanic feature, while Phillips Hole sits further to the east. These geological structures were formed by steam explosions when rising magma met groundwater, creating the deep basins visible today.

The western edge of the area is marked by the rising slopes of the East Potrillo Mountains. The arid terrain is traversed by a network of county roads, including Co Rd A08 and Co Rd A-14, which provide access through this sparse, high-desert environment. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides precise topographic detail of these rare landforms as they appear in the early 21st century.