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1985 Map of Palomas Gap

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Palomas Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Caballo Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, providing a high-relief backdrop for a network of deep-cut drainage systems and springs in the high desert of Sierra County. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as Turtle Mountain and Caballo Cone, while the Pedro Armendaris No 33 land grant boundary marks a significant portion of the northern quadrangle. Historically, the area shows evidence of mineral exploration with several Prospects noted near Lead Mine Canyon, reflecting the region's mining heritage.

Water sources are scarce but vital, indicated by labels for Mescal Spring, Ash Spring, and man-made features like Red Tank and Little Ohney Tank. Movement through this arid environment is channeled through natural corridors like Palomas Gap, where Palomas Gap Creek flows. The proximity of the Truth or Consequences Corporate limit at the northwestern edge suggests the expanding footprint of the nearby community into the surrounding wild lands.