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2017 Map of McLeod Tank

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McLeod Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Caballo Mountains and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this recent survey of the borderlands between Sierra and Doña Ana counties. The landscape is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching in this arid environment, including named catchments such as McLeod Tank, Broken House Tank, and Red Hill Tank. These points of interest are scattered among prominent elevations like Red House Mtn and the McLeod Hills.

Drainage patterns are clearly articulated through features like Garfield Canyon, McLeod Draw, and Broadhurst Arroyo, which illustrate how seasonal runoff has shaped the local topography. The map also records several smaller ranges including the Hogue Hills and Lost Hill. This detailed study provides a contemporary look at land divisions and the naming conventions of the high desert peaks and canyons.