2013 Map of Bond Draw

About this map

Harkey Crossing serves as a focal point in this portion of Eddy County, where the landscape is defined by its arid drainage systems and ranching heritage. The movement of water across this high desert is recorded through numerous ephemeral channels such as Bond Draw, Threemile Draw, and China Draw. Ranching operations are clearly marked by the presence of the Reeves Ranch, Roy Forehand Ranch, and John Forehand Ranch, reflecting the enduring family landholdings in the region. Infrastructure for water management is a primary feature, including the Southern Canal in the northeast and a series of livestock tanks like Beaman Tank and Double Tank. The presence of Harkey Double Mills further emphasizes the historic reliance on wind power and well systems to sustain livestock in this environment, while local routes like Black River Village Rd provide the essential transit network between these isolated points.