2023 Map of Pyramid Peak

About this map

Pyramid Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape within the Pyramid Mountains. The region is defined by a sparse network of essential water sources, including Dogs Head Tank, Mansfield Seep, and the curiously named Graveyard Tank, reflecting the arid conditions and ranching history of Hidalgo County. The rugged topography is etched with deep drainages such as Gore Canyon and McWirter Canyon, while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl winds through the eastern portion of the sheet. Named features like Jose Placencia Canyon and Muir Draw suggest early family land use and heritage in this isolated corner of New Mexico. The map illustrates a landscape of high ridges like Rimrock Mountain and the Leitendorf Hills, where seasonal washes such as Mansfield Wash provide the primary drainage system.