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2010 Map of Magdalena Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Magdalena Gap defines the high northern reach of this arid landscape, where the seasonal hydrology is dominated by the long reach of Mason Draw and Candler Draw. The map documents a sparsely settled ranching region in Doa Ana County, characterized by a network of water collection points essential for livestock management. These named water sources, such as Georgie Tank, Apache Tank, and Coldiron Tank, are scattered across the terrain near primitive access routes like County Rd-C001.

Human activity is concentrated at several key outposts, notably the Old Lefebre Ranch and Brass Ranch. These sites represent the enduring ranching economy of New Mexico in the early 21st century. The intricate web of roads, including County Rd-C003 and County Rd-C008, provides the primary infrastructure for navigating this expansive territory between the intermittent draws and the prominent gap to the north.