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2017 Map of Big Sinks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Centinela Mound rises above the arid landscape of Eddy County in this 2017 survey, overlooking a network of ephemeral water sources and desert drainages. The area is characterized by scattered watering holes like Poker Tank, Windy Tank, and Jo Bar Tank, reflecting the essential infrastructure for ranching and resource management in this arid environment. The depression known as Big Sinks dominates the central portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage collection point.

Transportation is defined by long, straight desert roads such as Twin Wells Rd and Buck Jackson Rd that cut across the public land survey grid. Geographic landmarks like Dog Town Draw and Pierce Canyon carve through the terrain, while Poker Lake and Hurston Tank provide further evidence of the region's reliance on localized water storage. The map documents the persistent layout of section lines and range coordinates that have structured this part of New Mexico for generations.