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2013 Map of Malpais Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The international boundary between the United States of America and Mexico defines the southern edge of this landscape in Luna County. The terrain is characterized by desert flats and volcanic rises, most notably Malpais Hill and the western reaches of the Tres Hermanas Mountains, including the peak of Black Top. Transportation in this arid region is anchored by the east-west route of NM-9, which passes the settlement of Mimbres as it traverses the high desert plains.

Hydraulic features essential to ranching and survival in this environment are sparse, marked by man-made catchments like Hoppy Tank and Line Ranch Tank. The natural drainage of the land is visible through topographical depressions such as Cox Draw and Simpson Draw. Land management and township divisions are clearly delineated, showing the grid of t28s r10w and t29s r9w, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure just north of the border.