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2010 Map of Playas Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Old Hachita serves as the focal point of this arid Southwestern landscape, situated where the Little Hatchett Mountains give way to the Hachita Valley. This region is defined by a deep history of extraction, evidenced by a dense network of mining operations such as the King 400 Mine, the Howard Shaft, and the Old Hachita Mine. Further south, the Miss Pickle Tunnel and Hornet Mine indicate the extent of subterranean exploration across Turquoise Mountain and Howells Ridge.

Beyond the mining camps, the map reveals a sparse ranching economy with sites like Ringbone Ranch and Skunk Ranch scattered across the desert floor. To the north, the Coyote Hills rise above transit points like Vista and Pothook, while the namesake Playas Peak anchors the southwestern corner. The mapping of drainage systems like Water Canyon and Baylor Canyon highlights the critical role of water management in this high-desert environment.