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1964 Map of Pyramid Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pyramid Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Pyramid Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain in Hidalgo County, defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated peaks. Pyramid Peak and Rimrock Mountain anchor the northern reaches, while the landscape to the south transitions into a series of draws, including Muir Draw and Bass Draw. Water management is the primary sign of human activity in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous tanks and wells named for local figures or landmarks, such as Jose Placencia Canyon and McWirter Canyon.

The presence of scattered infrastructure like the Cedar Mtn Well and Bass Well suggests a reliance on groundwater for ranching operations. Navigability is limited to a single Jeep Trail, highlighting the area's isolation during the mid-1960s. These details offer a clear view of the land-use patterns in southwestern New Mexico, where deep canyons like Rockhouse Canyon and Gore Canyon cut through the Leitendorf Hills.