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2013 Map of Summit

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Summit anchors the high ground of the northwestern corner of this quadrangle, situated where the Summit Hills rise above the surrounding arid terrain. This part of Hidalgo County is defined by its vast drainage systems and water management, visible through named features like Railroad Wash and several vital watering points such as Summit Tank and High Lonesome Tank. These structures illustrate the necessity of capturing seasonal runoff to support livestock and land use in this part of the Chihuahuan Desert.

To the east, the landscape transitions into the broad expanse of the Animas Valley and the southern reaches of the Lordsburg Mesa. The map details a network of ranching and access roads, including Double M Ranch Rd and Co Road A012, which connect this isolated territory to the larger region. The topography reveals a complex system of alluvial fans and desert flats that characterize the high-altitude basin-and-range environment of southwestern New Mexico.