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1996 Map of South Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of South Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Florida Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this New Mexico quadrangle, rising sharply toward the prominent South Peak. This desert terrain is defined by its water management and extraction history, with numerous wells and the Mc Bee Windmill scattered across the basin floor. Small-scale industrial activity is evident in the cluster of Sandpits and Gravel Pits found near the base of the mountains.

Evidence of ranching life is anchored by the Crawford Ranch, located near the central drainage paths. To the north, the White Hills offer a distinctive geological break from the surrounding flats, while high-altitude features like Mahoney Park and the steep walls of Box Canyon provide a detailed look at the verticality of the range. Genealogists and historians will find the named tanks, like Palayo Tank, and the specific locations of Prospects useful for tracing land use and early homesteading efforts in the region.