2010 Map of Borica

About this map

Borica serves as the central point of this high-desert ranching landscape in Guadalupe County. The settlement pattern is defined by family-run operations scattered across the arid terrain, including Montoya Ranch, White Ranch, and Gonzales Ranch. These homesteads are connected by a sparse network of rural routes like County Rd-3 and Creek Road 3C1, which navigate the natural drainage systems of the region. The map highlights the essential relationship between land use and topography, with Borica Draw cutting a significant path through the center of the quadrangle while Carrizo Creek and Puerto Creek provide the primary hydrological features for the surrounding rangeland. This 2010 survey records the enduring ranching tradition of eastern New Mexico, where large holdings such as the Mullen Ranch and Powell Ranch maintain their prominence in a wide-open landscape.