The Organ Mountains dominate this landscape, where steep topography and mining history converge in Doa Ana County. This 2010 survey captures the rugged profile of Organ Needle and the Rabbit Ears, illustrating the high-desert terrain that defined local development. Industrial activity is visible through numerous extraction sites like the Modoc Mine, the Devils Canyon Mine, and the South Canyon Magnesite works. Pockets of habitation and leisure are recorded at the Hayner Resort and Dripping Spring Ranch, alongside small settlements such as Boyd and Ruby. The map provides a precise look at the road network supporting these outposts, including Baylor Canyon Rd and Soledad Canyon Rd, which navigate the complex canyons and arroyos like Alameda Arroyo and Sotol Creek.
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1891 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1940 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Organ Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · La Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Parker Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Organ Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Davies Tank
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Newman NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000