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2013 Map of Panther Hill

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Panther Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Panther Hill rises as a central landmark in this portion of Chaves County, characterized by a sparse network of ranch roads and water infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the seasonal flow of Salt Cr and Middle Berrendo Cr, punctuated by vital water sources such as the Panther Windmill, Butler Windmill, and Tom Ned Tank. These features suggest a working rangeland environment where the distribution of water dictated the movement of livestock and the placement of human activity.

A transition toward modern infrastructure is visible in the eastern section, where N Main St serves as a primary north-south artery. Residential and access roads carry botanical names like Twistflower Rd, Bluebell Rd, and Snap Dragon Rd, marking the edge of expansion near Eden Valley. The grid of townships, including t8s r23e and t8s r24e, provides a framework for understanding the land division in this arid New Mexico terrain.