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2013 Map of Lewis Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lewis Peak serves as a prominent high point in this corner of Chaves County, anchoring a landscape defined by ranching life and intricate canyon systems. The presence of Cauhape Ranch and the network of local access ways, such as Mountain Top Ranch Rd and Pinion Dunken Rd, reflect the logistical challenges of managing land in this arid environment. Water management is central to the area's utility, marked by features like Cedor Hill Lake, Cox Tank, and Lee Tank, which provide vital resources for livestock in a region where surface water is scarce.

The topography is etched with numerous named drainages, including the winding Crooked Canyon and the neighboring Pretty Bird Canyon, which cuts through the Pretty Bird Hills. To the south, Russell Gap and Lewis Canyon illustrate the complex natural corridors that dictated early travel and land division. This map provides a clear record of how 21st-century ranching operations continue to utilize these landforms, maintaining a sparse but essential human footprint across the high plains and canyons.