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2020 Map of Magdalena Gap

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Magdalena Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Magdalena Gap serves as a prominent geographic landmark in this high-desert landscape of Doña Ana County. The terrain transitions from the elevated reaches of the gap down toward Apache Flats, a vast expanse defined by a network of drainage features and water management points. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape engineered for water collection, with numerous named tanks distributed across the township grids, including James Tank, Blackburn Tank, and Georgie Tank.

A network of county roads, such as Co RD c003 and Co RD c008, provides the primary access through these arid lands, following natural contours and property lines. The presence of features like Candler Draw and Mason Draw highlights the natural drainage patterns that dominate the area's topography. For researchers, these named tanks and draws provide specific points of reference for understanding land use and resource management in this corner of New Mexico.