2010 Map of Prisor Hill

About this map

Prisor Hill rises over a sparse landscape of drainages and seasonal water features in the Jornada del Muerto region of New Mexico. This 2010 survey shows a network of ephemeral watercourses including Aleman Draw and Yoast Draw, which cut through the arid terrain. The mapping reflects the essential infrastructure of ranching and land management in the high desert, evidenced by localized water catchments like East Tank Number 3. Transportation in this part of Sierra County is defined by remote thoroughfares such as County Rd-A021, which traverses the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map documents the persistent drainage patterns of the Jornada Draw and Lyons Draw, illustrating how the desert floor is shaped by occasional runoff in an otherwise dry environment.