Sherman anchors the northeastern corner of this Grant County landscape, where the Mimbres River flows through the high desert terrain. The topography is defined by significant volcanic and tectonic features, most notably Whitehorse Mtn and the nearby Mimbres Peak. This area is marked by a complex system of drainages and canyons, including Seneca Canyon and Negro Canyon, which dominate the western and central portions of the map. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the placement of Seneca Tanks and Clark Tanks, essential for ranching or local resource needs.
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1909 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Santa Rita
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Faywood Station
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Santa Rita
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Hurley East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Hurley East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Faywood Station
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Santa Rita
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Silver City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000