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2020 Map of Swallow Fork Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swallow Fork Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pyramid Mountains geology dominates this corner of Hidalgo County, where the desert floor meets rising peaks and deep-cut drainage systems. In this arid reach of New Mexico, the landscape is defined by the vital presence of water infrastructure like C C C Tank, Goat Camp Tank, and Wheelbarrow Tank, which supported the region's ranching economy. The map reveals a network of canyons and peaks with names tied to the local history of the land, including Jose Placencia Canyon and the prominent Swallow Fork Peak.

Ephemeral watercourses such as Mansfield Wash cut across the flats, while roads like San Pedro Ranch Rd and Bar C R Ranch Rd lead to remote stations and holdings. To the south, the terrain rises toward Goat Mtn and Lightning Dock Mtn, showing the transition from alluvial basins to the more complex topography of the Leitendorf Hills. This survey captures the sparse but intentional human footprint in the high desert at the start of the 2020s.