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1992 Map of Whitewater

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Whitewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Whitewater stands as the primary hub in this arid landscape of southwestern New Mexico, situated near the boundary line of Grant Co Luna Co. The map reveals a geography defined by intermittent drainage systems, where the San Vicente Arroyo and Oak Grove Creek carve through the high desert terrain. To the south, the prominent rise of Hogback Mountain and the accompanying Hogback Draw dominate the topography, illustrating the complex ridgelines characteristic of the region.

Evidence of historical transportation is preserved through the Old Railroad Grade in the northern portion of the quadrangle, indicating former industrial or transit corridors that once served the area's mines or ranches. Smaller drainages like Cherry Creek further articulate the watershed, while scattered infrastructure such as a Water Tank suggests the ongoing importance of water management in this high-altitude environment.