2013 Map of Potrillo

About this map

The United States of America Mexico border defines the southern extent of this desert landscape, where the Chihuahuan high desert meets the international boundary. The western portion of the map is dominated by the steep rises of the East Potrillo Mountains, providing a dramatic topographical contrast to the expansive, relatively flat terrain to the east. Human presence in this arid region is sparse, marked primarily by the horizontal thread of NM-9 cutting across the southern basin and the singular water source at Gerrys Tank. This map records a landscape defined by its remote border position and the stark geological features of the Potrillo volcanic field area.