2023 Map of Blackwater Hill

About this map

Blackwater Hill rises as the primary landmark in this Chaves County landscape, overlooking a series of ephemeral water sources and drainage patterns essential to the region's ranching history. The presence of Christine Tank and small basins like Little Lake and Mare Lake reflect the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. Significant natural drainage systems including California Draw, Thirteenmile Draw, and Blackwater Draw cross the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic character of the plains. These features, along with early infrastructure such as Lake Spur Rd, provide a window into the land use and movement patterns of the area during the early twenty-first century.