2013 Map of Pyramid Peak

About this map

Pyramid Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Hidalgo County, defined by a series of high peaks and deeply cut canyons. The terrain transitions from the Leitendorf Hills in the northwest toward the high elevation of Pyramid Peak, while drainage systems like Mansfield Wash and Bass Draw carve through the basin floor. Historically significant water sources, vital for ranching and travel in this high-desert environment, are documented through named features such as Mansfield Seep and Rockhouse Seep, along with numerous livestock tanks like Graveyard Tank and Dogs Head Tank. The presence of Jose Placencia Canyon and Russel Hills provides a link to early settlers and naming conventions of the region. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks and CO Road A010, reflecting the isolation of this corner of New Mexico during the early twenty-first century.