2017 Map of Bar C Bar Ranch

About this map

Bar C Bar Ranch and the surrounding high plains of Chaves County are defined by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure and drainage patterns. This 2017 survey shows a landscape dominated by the winding course of Long Arroyo, which cuts northwest across the terrain. Human presence is centered on vital water resources, including South Mill, South Tank, and N Morris Tank. The map illustrates the sprawling nature of New Mexico ranching at this date, where named landmarks are often miles apart and tied to the management of livestock. The systematic Public Land Survey System grid, including townships like t13s r28e and t14s r27e, provides the framework for these large landholdings in the arid Pecos Valley region.