2013 Map of Organ Peak

About this map

The Needles and the towering Organ Needle anchor the high-altitude landscape of the Organ Mountains in this 2013 survey. The terrain is defined by a series of sharp, named summits including Sugarloaf Peak, Rabbit Ears, and Organ Peak, which give way to deeply etched drainages like Fillmore Canyon, Soledad Canyon, and Ice Canyon. The area’s sparse settlement is centered on Boyd, while the complex hydrology of the high desert is revealed through numerous water sources such as Mine House Spring, Aguirre Spring, and Dripping Springs. A network of unpaved access points, including Baylor Canyon Rd and Soledad Canyon Rd, provides the primary movement through these peaks. This edition provides a high-resolution look at the geographic landmarks and named tanks like Achenback Tank that supported cattle ranching and early development in this corner of Doña Ana County.