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2023 Map of Sagebrush Valley East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sagebrush Valley East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Rio Felix and North Cottonwood Creek carve through the high desert terrain of the Chaves and Eddy County line, defining the hydrological character of this arid landscape. This 2023 survey documents the drainage patterns of the Sagebrush Valley, where seasonal flows are captured in essential livestock water sources like CCC Tank, Dutch Tank, and Young Tank. The topography is marked by significant erosion features, including Janey Canyon, Goaty Canyon, and Well Canyon, which direct runoff toward the larger creek systems.

Transportation is limited to remote corridors like Sagebrush Valley Rd and Nowhere Rd, highlighting the isolation of the area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the boundary between Chaves and Eddy counties as it bisects the northern and southern halves of the sheet, crossing features such as Cottonwood Creek and the headwaters of Eagle Creek. The presence of Eagle Tanks and Dagger Tank further emphasizes the historical reliance on water management in the New Mexico backcountry.