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2017 Map of Potrillo Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Potrillo Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dahlia sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape where the boundaries of San Miguel, Guadalupe, and Torrance counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages and seasonal water catchments essential for ranching and land management in this arid region. Significant topographic features include the deep cuts of Cañon Blanco and Cañon de la Luvina, which provide natural relief against the rising elevation of Potrillo Hill.

Water management is the primary human imprint visible on the land, evidenced by a network of tanks such as Mesita Tank, Larranaga Tank, and Bigger Tank. These features, alongside natural points like Laguna del Padre, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock movement. A network of county roads, including Co RD G and Western Run Rd, connects these isolated points, tracing the paths between the canyons and the expansive Potrillo Draw.