2013 Map of Bandanna Point

About this map

Russell Ranch and Moss Ranch anchor the high desert landscape of Eddy County in this 2013 survey. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system, featuring deep-cut features such as Last Chance Canyon and Weldy Canyon that carve through the limestone geology of the northern Guadalupe Mountains. The interplay of elevated plateaus like Azotea Mesa and broad depressions like Sotol Basin reveals a landscape dictated by seasonal water flow and ranching life. Transport through this arid region relies on established routes such as Queens Hwy and Dark Canyon Rd, which navigate around prominent landmarks like Bandanna Point. This map provides a look at the modern rural infrastructure of southeastern New Mexico, documenting the remote outposts and geographic naming conventions used by the cattle and land-use interests of the early 21st century.