2020 Map of Red Mountain

About this map

The settlement of Tunis sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Luna County, situated along the corridor of the I-10 Frontage Rd. Dominating the eastern portion of the sheet is the volcanic profile of Red Mtn, which rises above a series of family-named local roads including Pancho Rd SW and Pueblo De Oro Rd SW. The terrain transitions into the distinct topography of the Snake Hills in the southeast, while the ephemeral Jones Spring Draw provides a glimpse into the regional drainage patterns of this arid basin. This modern 2020 survey illustrates the sparse rural development and significant road network characteristic of the New Mexico borderlands, where wide open spaces are punctuated by isolated peaks and seasonal watercourses like Chives Rd and Pearlonion Rd.