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2010 Map of Antelope Sink

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Antelope Sink
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Antelope Sink characterizes this pocket of Eddy County, where the desert landscape is defined by its vital water management and natural drainage systems. In this arid environment, the presence of named cattle operations like Runyan Ranch and Bunting Ranch suggests the long-standing ranching traditions of the region. The map meticulously records a network of ephemeral watercourses including Rio Peñasco, Walnut Draw, and Fourmile Draw, which shape the local topography.

Strategic water points are critical to the utility of this land, evidenced by numerous man-made and natural features such as Big Tank, Hilt Tank, and Williams Well. These labels provide essential data for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of rural New Mexico homesteads and land use. The infrastructure is rounded out by local thoroughfares like Siegrest Rd and County Rd-21, connecting these remote ranching outposts.