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2017 Map of Antelope Sink

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Antelope Sink
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Antelope Sink characterizes this portion of the New Mexico high desert, where water management is the defining feature of the landscape. The map reveals an intricate network of livestock watering points such as Rock Tank, Hilt Tank, and the curiously named Coffin Tank, which supported the region's ranching operations. These features are distributed across the drainage basins of Catclaw Draw and Siegrest Draw, which eventually lead toward the Rio Penasco in the northeast corner.

Surface infrastructure is dominated by ranch roads and section lines, including Armstrong Rd and Rocking R Red Rd, providing access through these vast townships. The survey illustrates how natural topography dictated the placement of catchment basins like Miller Tank and Red Tank, vital resources in Eddy County's arid environment. The naming conventions, from Walnut Draw to Segrest Draw, reflect the localized geography recognized by those who worked this range.