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2010 Map of Lewis Peak NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bates Windmill and the Oil Well Windmill stand as solitary markers of human utility in this high-desert reach of Chaves County. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, where water—when it flows—carves deep paths through the Pretty Bird Hills. The map shows how ranching life and resource extraction rely on these remote outposts and the sparse road network provided by Cauhape Ranch Rd and Russell Gap Rd.

The topography is dominated by the winding course of Fourmile Canyon and its many tributaries, including Pretty Bird Canyon and Crooked Canyon Draw. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the steep descents of Horse Canyon, Bullis Canyon, and Long Canyon. The density of these named landforms highlights the geographical importance of even seasonal waterways like Walnut Draw in navigating this arid New Mexico territory.