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2023 Map of South Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of South Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Florida Mountains dominate the eastern half of this terrain, rising sharply from the Chihuahuan Desert floor to culminate at South Peak. This modern survey reveals a landscape defined by the contrast between these steep, complex landforms and the structured grid of development to the west. A dense network of residential streets, including Uruguay Rd, Bolivia Rd, and Domingues Rd, indicates a planned community layout south of Palo Alto Rd SE.

In the more open northern flats, the settlement at White Hills and the winding Mahoney Park Rd near Mahoney Park reflect the area's rural character. Water resources are scarce in this arid environment, represented by isolated features like Palayo Tank and the drainages within Box Canyon. The map provides a clear picture of how modern transportation corridors like Columbus Rd now navigate the ancient desert slopes and alluvial fans.