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2011 Map of Sawmill Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sawmill Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Webber Shaft and the North Star Mine highlight a landscape defined by small-scale mineral extraction in this section of New Mexico. The map reveals a transition between rugged high-country terrain and localized ranching operations, with family-named locations such as Kline Ranch, Santana Ranch, and Franks Ranch serving as primary landmarks. These sites often appear with corresponding "Place" designations, like Kline Place and Franks Place, suggesting established seasonal or permanent headquarters for cattle operations.

Water sources are critical to this arid environment, represented by the ephemeral Bear Creek and Poverty Creek. The topography is further etched by numerous drainages including Sheep Canyon and Wildhorse Canyon. Along State Hwy 59, the name Flourine appears near the northeast corner, pointing to the region's mining heritage alongside other workings like the Little Wonder Mine and the Ivanhoe Mine.