Independence Mine and the Governor Group stand as prominent markers of the extractive industry in this arid New Mexico landscape. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Gunsight Peak, Black Top Mountain, and the eponymous Strawberry Peak. Water management and natural drainage are central to the area's geography, illustrated by a complex network of dry washes including Cottonwood Canyon, Workman Canyon, and Sulphur Canyon. The presence of the Harding Deposit further emphasizes the mineral-rich character of the region. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Alkali Flat provides a stark contrast to the surrounding peaks, while Bat Ranch Spring indicates one of the few named water sources in this high-desert environment.
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1916 · Tonuco
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Point Of Sands
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1932 · Tonuco
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Point Of Sands 2
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Kaylor Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Black Top Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Lumley Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000