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2013 Map of Swallow Fork Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cotton City sits in the southwestern corner of this survey, anchored by a grid of rural roads including Hot Water Rd and Geothermal Rd. These street names reflect the area's geological activity, evidenced by the Lighting Dock Area KGRA (Known Geothermal Resource Area) to the east. The landscape transitions from the flat plains surrounding Hampton Draw into the sharp relief of the Pyramid Mountains, where peaks like Swallow Fork Peak and Mexican Hat rise above the desert floor.

Water management in this arid environment is documented through isolated features like Wheelbarrow Tank, C C C Tank, and Goat Camp Tank, which serve as vital landmarks for local ranching. Deep drainage systems such as Mansfield Wash, Woodhaul Canyon, and Jose Placencia Canyon carve through the foothills, indicating the seasonal flow patterns across the Leitendorf Hills. The map also reveals a network of uniquely named local tracks like Holy Cow Trl and Blessed Akerrs Rd, providing a detailed look at modern land use and access in Hidalgo County.