2020 Map of Pierce Peak

About this map

McFarlands and Pierce anchor this high-elevation landscape in the southwestern corner of New Mexico, where the terrain is defined by the sharp rise of the Alamo Hueco Mountains. The map reveals a land managed for water, with numerous tanks and springs distributed across the landscape to support ranching or local survival in an arid environment. Named water sources like The Thicket Spring and Cottonwood Spring are paired with man-made features such as Upper Bull Tank, Lower Bull Tank, and Pierce Tank. Topography is central to the area's identity, featuring prominent landmarks like Pierce Peak, Little Hat Butte, and Hat Top Mtn. The drainages of Bull Cr and Bear Cr cut through the hills, leading into various canyons like Cottonwood Canyon and Sycamore Canyon, providing a detailed look at the rural survey divisions of the T32S and T33S ranges.