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2013 Map of Magdalena Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Magdalena Peak and the high desert terrain of the Sierra de las Uvas dominate this 2013 survey of southern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems and water catchment strategies, where numerous named tanks such as Lone Tree Tank, Miguel Tanks, and Tajanio Pinto Tank are critical markers for land use in this arid region. The topography reveals significant vertical relief, characterized by prominent features like Mesa Azur, The Saddle Mtn, and Sugarloaf Peak.

A network of ephemeral watercourses including Mason Draw and Candler Draw cut through the lower elevations, while several canyons like Pine Canyon and Valles Canyon provide deep geological relief. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure of the modern era, consisting primarily of utility roads such as Co Road D001 and Co Road C008, which navigate the rugged transitions between the volcanic uplifts and the sloping desert basins.