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1981 Map of Pelon Hill

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Pelon Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lovelace Ranch sits at the base of a series of ridges and deep drainage systems in Lincoln County during the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by its vertical relief, with prominent peaks like Pelon Hill and Little Pelon Hill overlooking a network of dry watercourses including Dark Canyon, Bonita Canyon, and South Well Canyon. This area represents a typical high-desert ranching and resource environment, where human presence is sparse and concentrated near established structures and vital water sources.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by a series of Pipelines cutting through the terrain and a remote Landing Strip near Monte Alto in the southwest corner. These features, along with the isolated R D Hill, suggest a landscape managed for both cattle ranching and modern energy transit, where small landmarks like a simple Well or Tank become critical navigational points for local land management.