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2017 Map of Thumb Tank Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Thumb Tank Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Thumb Tank Peak and the surrounding high desert of Sierra County are documented in this 2017 study, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and named geological formations. The area is marked by numerous water tanks and springs essential for livestock and wildlife, including Sophia Spring, Bulldozer Spring, and Lobo Tank. These features are scattered among significant elevations like Kelly Peak and the Double S Peaks, which rise above the complex drainage systems of N Fork Palomas Cr and Salado Cr.

Named canyons and draws, such as Madera Canyon and Ladder Draw, provide evidence of the ranching and geographical history of this portion of New Mexico. The presence of Co RD c022 on the eastern edge provides the primary terrestrial access to this remote terrain. Features like Grandview Mesa and Marshall Gap offer distinct points of reference for those studying the topographic character and land use patterns of the Black Range foothills.