2017 Map of Swallow Fork Peak

About this map

Cotton City sits in the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, surrounded by a network of ranch roads and specialized drainage features essential for water management in Hidalgo County. The topography is defined by the sharp rise of the Pyramid Mountains to the east, where heights such as Swallow Fork Peak, Mexican Hat, and Lightning Dock Mtn overlook the Animas Valley floor. A complex system of ephemeral watercourses including Mansfield Wash, Hampton Draw, and Goat Canyon cuts through the terrain, directed toward man-made collection points like C C C Tank and Goat Camp Tank. This 2017 survey reflects the persistent ranching and agricultural character of the region, evidenced by roads like San Pedro Ranch Rd and Rouse Ranch Rd, which connect the isolated peaks and canyons to the small settlement of Cotton City.