1996 Map of Summerford Mountain

About this map

Summerford Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this Chihuahuan Desert region, marking a prominent peak within the Dona Ana Mountains. The area is largely defined by institutional and scientific land use, notably the Jornada Experimental Range (U S D A) and the New Mexico State University Animal Science Ranch. These extensive tracts suggest a focus on arid-land research and livestock management in the late twentieth century. Grounded infrastructure for ranching operations is visible through scattered water sources such as West Well, Camp Well, and Co-op Well. The State University Ranch Headquarters serves as a central landmark for university operations near the base of the mountains, while the Lucero Arroyo provides a primary drainage path across the arid terrain.