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2023 Map of Mondel

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mondel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mondel and the surrounding high desert of Hidalgo County define this arid landscape along the New Mexico-Arizona border. The terrain transitions from the stark basin of the South Alkali Flat and Lake Tank in the east to the rising slopes of the Peloncillo Mountains in the west. This geography reveals a long-established reliance on water management in a dry climate, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Brister Tank, Doubtful Tank, and Horse Trap Tank scattered across the range.

Transportation through the mountains follows natural drainage patterns, with Doubtful Canyon Rd and Volcano Mine Rd tracing the paths of Doubtful Canyon and the various draws. The area's ranching and perhaps early mining history is etched into the names of features like Sixtysix Draw, Rustler Draw, and Volcano Draw, suggesting a rugged period of southwestern development where every canyon and water source was essential for survival and commerce.