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2017 Map of Watts Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Watts Hill and Table Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape in De Baca County, where water is the primary driver of the local geography. Numerous ephemeral water sources and tanks are scattered throughout the region, including Cibolo Spring, Black Spring, and the uniquely named Boven Spring Chimney Tank. These features, along with Alkali Lake in the southern portion of the quadrangle, suggest a legacy of ranching and livestock management in an arid environment.

A network of local roads and trails provides insight into the area's development, with routes like Liberty School Rd and Round Mountain Rd connecting the scattered landmarks. The presence of Dipping Vat Hill further emphasizes the agricultural heritage of the land. This survey illustrates how the drainage of Cibolo Cr and its various tributaries have shaped the terrain, creating a series of hills and flats utilized by generations of New Mexico landholders.