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2010 Map of Tripod Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Tripod Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tripod Mountain and Chavez Mountain dominate the skyline of this high plains landscape in Union County, New Mexico. The area is defined by a sparse but deliberate network of transit, where Sofia Rd and County Rd A115 intersect the expansive terrain. These routes follow the natural drainages and ridges, providing access through a region characterized by prominent geological formations like The Hogback.

Water plays a critical role in the orientation of this landscape, with Carrizo Creek winding through the northern reaches while Cedar Creek meanders across the central and southern sections. Modern infrastructure is represented by County Hwy A-007 and County Hwy A-014, which facilitate movement between these isolated mountain landmarks. The map captures the quiet, open character of northeastern New Mexico at the start of the 2010s, illustrating how topography dictates the placement of early 21st-century rural roads.