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2023 Map of North Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Tres Hermanas Mountains rise sharply above the high desert floor in this 2023 survey of Luna County. Defined by the prominent volcanic summits of North Peak, Middle Peak, and South Peak, the landscape is a study in desert drainage systems and ranching infrastructure. Arroyos like Seventysix Draw and Burns Draw channel seasonal runoff across the flats, while water management for livestock is marked by features such as Crump Tank and Lonesome Cabin Tank.

Human activity is centered around the small settlement of Waterloo and the network of section roads that crisscross the plains, including Settler Rd and Montezuma Rd. In the southeastern corner, the Hacienda Sur Luna Airport provides a modern point of access to this arid region. The map reveals the intricate relief of the Greasewood Hills and the deep incisions of Manning Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped this southern New Mexico terrain.