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2013 Map of West Lime Hills

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of West Lime Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

West Lime Hills and the northern reaches of the Tres Hermanas Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Luna County. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated system of desert drainage and water management, where numerous draws and canyons like Manning Canyon and Lonesome Cabin Draw direct seasonal runoff toward isolated catchments. These essential water sources are identified as various tanks, including Sump Tank, Jog Tank, and Hood Tank, which support the grazing and ranching operations of the high desert.

Local infrastructure is limited to a grid of county roads such as Co Road C013 and Waterloo Rd SE, which provide access through the open range. The transition between the peaks and the surrounding flats is marked by features like Suckerville Draw and Tomerlin Draw, illustrating the geographic isolation and the vital role of specific named landmarks in navigating this sparsely populated border region.