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2017 Map of South Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Florida Mountains dominate the eastern half of this terrain, anchored by the prominent summit of South Peak. This high desert landscape transitions from the steep escarpments of Box Canyon and the high plateaus of Mahoney Park down toward the alluvial plains in the west. The drainage and water management patterns of the era are visible through features like Palayo Tank and the northern White Hills.

A distinct grid of residential and arterial roads, including Columbus Rd and McCan Rd Se, defines the western portion of the quadrangle. Many of these thoroughfares, such as Guatemala Rd Se and Costa Rica Rd, suggest a structured phase of land subdivision and planned development in Luna County during the early 21st century. This network contrasts sharply with the nearly roadless, high-elevation wilderness to the east.