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2022 Map of Salmon Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Salmon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The West Nueces River carves a winding path through the heart of this landscape, its broad curves defining the geography of the northern canyonlands. This portion of Kinney County is characterized by isolated summits and deep drainage systems, including the prominent Salmon Peak and Pear Mtn. The topography reveals a complex network of dry hollows and creek beds like Rough Hollow and Chalk Cr that feed into the river system. Transport through this terrain is limited to historical corridors like Nueces River Rd and Tularosa Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valleys.

Local landmarks such as Soldiers Gap and Loma la Cruz reflect the ranching and geographical history of the region. Significant features like Sycamore Springs provide evidence of vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment. Researchers can trace the varied elevations from Grass Valley up to the high points of Double Mtn and Turkey Mtn, mapping the difficult but navigable pathways used for generations.