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2020 Map of Tip Top Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tip Top Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The San Andres Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Sierra County, where steep drainage systems carve through the arid terrain. The map captures a high-altitude environment defined by prominent peaks like Mt Baldy and Lone Star Peak, which rise above a network of deep canyons. Water is a critical and scarce element here, represented by the isolated Tip Top Spring and the ephemeral flows of Sweetwater Cr and Good Fortune Cr.

Remote roads such as WSMR P Route 13 and WSMR S Route 305 cut across the flats and foothills, suggesting a landscape managed for specialized access. The complex topography includes notable features like Tip Top Canyon, White Rock Canyon, and Rhodes Canyon, providing a clear view of the erosion patterns and landform characteristics of this part of New Mexico. The absence of traditional settlements reflects the restricted and rugged nature of the territory during this period.