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2010 Map of McLeod Tank

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining operations and ranching land define this high-desert landscape in the Caballo Mountains during the early 21st century. The map reveals a high concentration of mineral exploration and extract sites, particularly in the southeastern quadrant near Redhouse Mountain. Names such as the Velarde Black Darling Group, Luchini Manganese Prospect, and the Blackie Mine indicate the area's ongoing history with manganese and other minerals.

Water management is critical to the survival of small settlements and livestock operations here, as evidenced by a network of tanks including McLeod Tank, Tripple Tank, and Hidden Tank. Near the southern border, the Hatch Valley Arroyos Site Six Dam marks a significant piece of infrastructure designed to manage seasonal runoff through the Broadhurst Arroyo. Isolated outposts like Tipton Ranch and the locality of Alamo sit among the ridges of the McLeod Hills, connected by limited corridors like County Rd E007.