P O L Ranch sits along the western edge of this desert landscape in Doña Ana County, accessed by the winding Pol Ranch Rd. The terrain is defined by the volcanic features of the eastern Chihuahuan Desert, including the prominent volcanic formations of the Black Hills and the distant fringes of the West Potrillo Mountains. A small settlement at Eagle Nest provides a point of human reference amidst the vast public lands and grazing allotments that characterize this region. This modern survey illustrates the sparse but critical infrastructure of the high desert, where water management features like Black Hills Tank are essential for ranching operations. The map also delineates the boundary between Luna and Doña Ana counties, showing the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System across the arid basin.
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1917 · Camel Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000