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2010 Map of La Mota Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

La Mota Mountain and the expansive Tascotal Mesa define this high-desert landscape in Presidio County. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal drainage systems, most notably Terneros Creek which flows eastward through the central portion of the quadrangle. Smaller tributaries like Navajo Creek and canyon systems such as Teco Canyon and Ministro Canyon reveal the complex erosion patterns of the Chihuahuan Desert.

A critical water source in this arid environment is Alazan Spring, located near the Alazan Hills. While the area is largely devoid of modern settlements, the network of 4WD tracks and named landmarks like Old Ranch Canyon and Lava Canyon speak to a history of ranching and land management. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the topographical relationship between the high mesa country and the low-lying creek beds that have served as vital corridors for movement through the region.