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2010 Map of Bassett Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bassett Lake sits as a primary water source in this arid stretch of Otero County, New Mexico, during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of water catchment systems essential for livestock and ranching in this high-desert environment. These features, typically associated with family ranching operations, include Key Tank, Charley Tank, and the Camaleche Tanks situated near the western edge of the quadrangle.

Transportation throughout the area relies on a geometric grid of county-maintained roads that cut across the open range. Major thoroughfares such as County Rd-F001 and County Rd-F003 connect the various ranching stations and tanks, including Whittaker Tank and Mixen Tank. The map illustrates a remote grazing territory where the management of water and the maintenance of ranch roads dictate the rhythm of land use.