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2017 Map of Souse Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high desert landscape of Sierra de las Uvas dominates this Doña Ana County survey, revealing a network of water-management features essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment. Named springs and tanks are scattered throughout the rugged topography, including Souse Springs, Las Uvas Spring, and the high-elevation Augustine Tank. These water sources are connected by a system of county roads such as Co RD e003 and Co RD e005, which navigate between prominent summits like Peloncillo Peak and Piña Peak.

The complex drainage patterns of the region are clearly defined, with Placitas Arroyo and Arroyo Angostura cutting through the terrain. Significant geological features such as Big White Gap and Little White Gap provide natural passage through the mountains, while the converging canyons of Broad Canyon, Kerr Canyon, and Chivatos Canyon demonstrate the erosional forces at work. This map provides a clear record of land use and geography in the New Mexico backcountry during the early 21st century.