Elephant Butte (Sierra)
Elephant Butte (Sierra)
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Elephant Butte (Sierra)
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
lephant Butte Lake, a vast 36,500-acre reservoir, stands as the largest body of water in New Mexico, majestically situated in Sierra County. Formed by the historic Elephant Butte Dam on the Rio Grande, this immense lake boasts an impressive 200 miles of diverse shoreline, creating an expansive aquatic playground. Reaching a considerable maximum depth of 165 feet, Elephant Butte Lake is a vital resource for irrigation and flood control, but primarily serves as New Mexico's premier destination for water-based recreation.
As a cornerstone of outdoor adventure in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake attracts a wide array of visitors and anglers. It is renowned for its exceptional fishing opportunities, with thriving populations of Striped Bass, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and Crappie. The lake's vast surface is ideal for all forms of water sports, including powerboating, waterskiing, jet skiing, and sailing, offering endless possibilities for aquatic fun. Elephant Butte Lake State Park, encompassing much of its shores, provides extensive public access, camping facilities, and scenic beauty, solidifying its status as a top-tier recreational haven and a key economic driver for southern New Mexico.
Dimensions:
Small: 8"x12"
Medium: 12"x18"
Large: 16"x24"
Extra Large: 20"x30"
XX Large: 24"x36"
Gigantic 30"x45"
HD Extra Large: 20"x30" - 15 Layers
HD XX Large: 24"x36" - 15 Layers
HD Gigantic 30"x45" - 15 Layers
The difference between standard and HD maps is the number of layers. Standard maps have 1 land layer and 7 water layers. " The HD lake maps have 1 land layer and 14 water layers. So twice the detail. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, " XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. On the smaller sizes the depth change of the wood is too extreme and you end up losing detail."
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