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2023 Map of Rough and Ready Hills

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Rough and Ready Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Rough and Ready Hills anchor this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources. This modern survey illustrates how water management dictates life in the arid New Mexican interior, with features like McGall Reservoir and several livestock or irrigation points including Adobe Tank, Silva Tank, and Marijuana Tank. The topography is marked by significant elevations like Bell Top Mountain and the Cedar Hills, which are dissected by numerous washes and canyons.

Erosion patterns are clearly visible through the winding paths of Foster Canyon, Faulkner Canyon, and Coyote Canyon. A sparse network of county roads, such as Co RD d012 and Co RD e011, provides the only modern access through these townships. The map serves as a precise record of the land's relief and the sparse infrastructure that supports ranching or land management in this section of the state.