2013 Map of Mount Riley

About this map

Mt Riley and the neighboring Cox Peak dominate this landscape within the southern Chihuahuan Desert, serving as prominent volcanic landmarks in the region. The map reveals a land defined by its aridity and reliance on water catchment, evidenced by several strategically placed tanks such as Davids Tank, Rattlesnake Tank, and Gap Tank. These features suggest a history of ranching and livestock management in a demanding environment. The terrain is framed by the West Potrillo Mountains and the East Potrillo Mountains, creating a corridor for primitive transportation routes like CO Road AD07 and A 005 Co RD. The absence of established settlements highlights the remote, rugged nature of this corner of Doña Ana County during the early twenty-first century.