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2010 Map of Pink Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pink Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Chupadera Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, where federal operations and remote ranching infrastructure converge. The eastern edge of the White Sands Missile Range occupies much of the quadrangle, evidenced by the presence of WSMR S Route 3506 snaking through the terrain. Evidence of mineral exploration and agricultural persistence is seen at the Jones Magnetite site and several water-management features, including the New Well Windmill and Taylor Tank.

The topography is defined by a series of drainage systems such as Taylor Canyon and Lutz Canyon that carve through the mesa towards lower elevations. Small, isolated markers like Red Eagle and Naulda punctuate the arid surroundings near the landmark of Pink Peak. These named locations provide critical reference points for understanding the sparse settlement patterns and the historical utilization of this high-altitude New Mexico territory.