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2010 Map of San Andres Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of San Andres Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

San Andres Peak dominates this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, where seasonal drainage patterns and sparse water sources define the geography. The presence of the San Andres Lead Mine and Ash Canyon Mine points to a history of mineral extraction in these remote canyons. Water management is critical in this arid environment, marked by isolated points such as Sewell Well and several named springs, including Horse Spring and Lead Camp Spring.

Deep canyons and ephemeral draws such as San Andres Canyon and Goldenburg Draw provide the primary topographical structure. The map details a landscape transition from the higher elevations of the peak down to Big Meadow in the southwest corner. The road network is minimal, consisting primarily of 4WD tracks and local roads that navigate the complex system of washes like Ropes Draw and Ash Canyon.