2013 Map of Organ Peak NW

About this map

The northern reaches of Las Cruces meet the arid landscape of the Mesilla Valley in this 2013 study. The geography is defined by a series of drainage systems descending from the mountains, including Hawkeye Canyon and Clark and Brown Canyon, which give way to the Sand Hill Arroyo as they approach the city. The map reveals an interesting mix of established urban development and isolated infrastructure, such as the Shoestring Ranch Airport and the intriguing enclave of Spaceport City. Water management is central to life in this high-desert environment, evidenced by the numerous catchment points like Lake Tank, Washington Tank, and Parker Tank Number 1. This era of the region's history shows a grid of emerging residential streets and rural roads like Shoestring Ranch Rd and El Centro Blvd pushing into the terrain between Baylor Canyon and Blair Canyon.