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2017 Map of Rough and Ready Hills

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rough and Ready Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bell Top Mtn and the Cedar Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, where water management is the primary human imprint on the terrain. The network of artificial water sources, including Bill Shaw Tank, Silva Tank, and McCall Reservoir, reveals the critical infrastructure required for ranching and land use in this arid portion of New Mexico. These tanks are often situated near natural drainage features like Silva Canyon and Foster Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff through the hills.

Transportation through this area relies on a series of county roads such as Co RD d012 and Co RD d011, which navigate around the prominent Rough and Ready Hills. The topography is further defined by substantial draws and canyons, including Candler Draw and Coyote Canyon, which underscore the erosional history of the region. This 2017 survey provides a detailed record of these named landmarks and water catchments, such as Adobe Tank and the uniquely named Marijuana Tank, situated within the southwestern township divisions.