2017 Map of Sentinel Butte

About this map

Alamo Hueco Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this borderlands landscape, casting shadows over the high-desert drainages that define the local topography. This 2017 survey details the remote cattle country and rugged peaks of southern Hidalgo County, where the settlement of Alamo Hueco sits near the mouth of Wood Canyon and Black Canyon. To the west, the terrain opens into the broad Playas Valley, a stark contrast to the prominent rise of Sentinel Butte which serves as a significant navigational landmark in the basin. The map tracks the seasonal hydrology of the region, tracing the intermittent paths of Bear Cr, Willow Cr, and Bull Cr as they move water across the alluvial fans. This modern US Topo edition maintains the traditional Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t33s r16w and t33s r15w.