2010 Map of Sheep Mountain

About this map

Sheep Mountain dominates this arid Sierra County landscape, where the high desert is defined by its drainage patterns and isolated water sources. This 2010 U.S. Geological Survey topographic survey captures a region where survival relies on rare landmarks like Mexican Hat Spring. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, most notably at Lava Gap and Sly Gap, which serve as natural breaks in the elevated ridges. To the southeast, the intermittent flow of Salt Creek winds through the basin, fed by seasonal runoffs from Sly Canyon and Lee Canyon. This map provides a technical view of the desert floor and its surrounding peaks, documenting the fundamental geography of a remote New Mexico territory.