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2013 Map of Taylor Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Old Town and the waters of the Mimbres River anchor this 2013 survey of the borderlands between Grant and Luna counties. The landscape is defined by its distinct geology, featuring prominent landmarks such as Table Mtn, Taylor Mtn, and the distinctive City of Rocks Arch. This area has long been shaped by its water sources, from the historical Faywood Hot Spring in the west to the Mimbres Tank in the north, which supported the cattle and ranching operations of the high desert.

Transport through this arid terrain follows the NM-61 corridor and the Silver City Hwy NW, tracing routes that connect the scattered settlements to the larger regional hubs. The transition from the rugged drainage of Negro Canyon to the broader flats of Lambright Draw illustrates the topographical shifts typical of the Chihuahuan Desert environment, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure of southwestern New Mexico in the early 21st century.