2020 Map of Kilbourne Hole

About this map

Kilbourne Hole and the surrounding volcanic landscape of southern Doña Ana County are the primary focus of this modern topographical study. The map documents a cluster of prominent maars—low-relief volcanic craters formed by phreatomagmatic eruptions—including the massive Kilbourne Hole, Hunts Hole, and Phillips Hole. These features are set against a vast desert backdrop that rises toward the East Potrillo Mountains at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle. The infrastructure is sparse, characterized primarily by a grid of county roads such as Co Rd A013 and Co Rd A-14 that provide access through the arid basin. This survey provides an essential view of the geological and land management patterns of the region, where section lines and range boundaries like t27s r1w define the administrative layout of the Chihuahuan Desert.