2013 Map of Box Canyon Ranch

About this map

Box Canyon Ranch and Cass Ranch anchor this landscape of the High Plains, where the terrain is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainage systems. These features, often labeled as draws, reflect the arid hydrology of Eddy County, with North Prong Long Draw and South Prong Long Draw carving significant paths through the township. The nomenclature of the land suggests a challenging environment for early settlers and ranchers, evidenced by names like Strychnine Draw, Cat Claw Draw, and Buzzard Canyon. Transportation across this rangeland relies on a sparse grid of local routes, including Co Road 23A and Armstrong Rd, which connect isolated ranching outposts. The topographic detail captures the abrupt elevation changes of Little Box Canyon and Box Canyon, illustrating the geological transition between the limestone uplands and the drainage basins below.