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2017 Map of Shiloh Hills

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Shiloh Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Shiloh Hills dominates this arid landscape in New Mexico, where the 2017 terrain is defined by an intricate network of draws and livestock watering points. The area relies on water management features such as Shiloh Tanks and Coffelt Tank to sustain activity across the high desert. Settlement and movement are dictated by the topography, with Coffelt Draw and Shiloh Draw providing natural corridors through the undulating hills.

A sparse network of county roads, including Co RD f041 and Co RD f026, connects these remote water sources. The map reveals the persistence of ranching infrastructure, naming several specific basins like Earl Tank, Frog Tank, and Eskimo Tank. This survey reflects the modern management of a vast, unpopulated expanse in Otero County, emphasizing the vital role of these named water tanks and seasonal drainage draws in an otherwise dry environment.