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2013 Map of Thumb Tank Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Thumb Tank Peak and the surrounding high desert of Sierra County define this landscape of deep drainages and isolated landmarks. The map documents a sparsely populated region characterized by ranching infrastructure and seasonal water sources, featuring Evans Ranch and Avilas Camp in the western reaches. The drainage network is complex, with the N Fork Palomas Cr and S Fork Palomas Cr carving through the terrain towards Palomas Cr.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous named tanks and windmills like Lee Windmill and Reno Windmill. Notable high points such as Yellow Mtn, Granite Peak, and the Double S Peaks provide orientation across a territory that includes the curiously named No Mans Land. The geography is further detailed by narrow passages and ridges, including Marshall Gap and Grandview Mesa, illustrating the physical challenges of the New Mexico interior.