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2010 Map of Steins

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Steins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining operations and ranching outposts define the high-desert landscape of this corner of Hidalgo County. The settlement of Steins sits along the northern rail and road corridor, serving as a landmark near the pass. To the south, the Peloncillo Mountains and surrounding foothills are dotted with evidence of historical mineral exploration, including the North Star Mine, Silver Hill Mine, and the Carbonate Hill Mine near McGhee Peak. These sites, along with the New Year Prospect and Johnny Bull Mine, reveal the area's geological draw for prospectors.

Water management is essential to the local economy, marked by features such as Walker Windmill and McGhee Wells. Scattered holdings like the McCants Ranch and Smith Ranch are connected by a network of local routes, including Mcants Rd and McGhee Mine Rd. In the southeast, the Cotton City Community Bridge serves the local agricultural community, while topographic features like Johnny Bull Gap and Cedar Mountain provide natural navigational aids across the basin.