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1996 Map of Souse Springs

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Souse Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Sierra de las Uvas dominate this New Mexico landscape, characterized by a complex network of canyons and high desert peaks. Ranching life is evident through scattered operations such as Las Uvas Ranch, Horse Canyon Ranch, and the Muddle Ranch Windmill. Water management in this arid environment is precisely documented, featuring the Souse Springs (Hatch Water Supply) and a series of livestock tanks like North Knight Tank and South Knight Tank.

The terrain transitions from the deep cut of Broad Canyon to prominent landmarks including Peloncillo Peak, Pina Peak, and Sugarloaf Peak. Historical movement through the mountains is traced via natural passes like Big White Gap and Little White Gap. This 1996 update, based on mid-century topography, illustrates the enduring spatial patterns of the high desert, where named features often revolve around reliable water sources like Las Uvas Spring and Alamo Windmills.