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2023 Map of The Saltys

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of The Saltys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Black Mountain and the Cedar Mountain Range dominate this desert landscape in Grant County, New Mexico. The terrain is defined by its arid character, where water management is central to the human footprint, evidenced by several strategically placed reservoirs such as Midway Tank, Baker Tank, and Dirt Tank. These features reflect the long-standing ranching and resource-extraction needs of the high desert.

Remote transit and infrastructure are visible through the paths of Pipeline Rd and S Well Rd, which cut across the survey area. The distinct peaks of Turkey Knob and the geographic formation known as The Saltys serve as primary landmarks in this sparsely populated section of the Southwest. The map meticulously records the intersection of four township and range boundaries, highlighting the importance of property and public land survey systems in this open country.