Peloncillo Mountains topography defines this high-desert landscape in Hidalgo County, where the transition from rugged peaks to the western Animas Valley floor is marked by isolated settlements and ranching infrastructure. Steins and Cotton City serve as the primary human touchpoints in an area characterized by steep relief and critical mountain passes. The presence of McGhee Mine Rd and Smith Ranch Rd suggests a history of mineral exploration and livestock management that has long shaped the local economy.
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1917 · San Simon
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1926 · Orange Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Chenoweth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · San Simon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Vanar
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Vanar
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · San Simon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000