Puertecito Gap and the surrounding high desert terrain in Socorro County define this area of the Magdalena Mountains. The landscape is shaped by dramatic geological formations, notably the prominent Devils Backbone ridge and sharp elevations like Bern Peak and Horse Mtn. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by a network of catchments including Escondido Tank, Buffalo Tank, and Puertecito Tank, which support the livestock and wildlife moving through the canyons.
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1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Hickman Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Fort Craig
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · San Juan Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Tenmile Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Squaw Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Puertecito Gap
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · South Baldy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Molino Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000