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2017 Map of Box Canyon Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Box Canyon Ranch sits at the heart of this Eddy County landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert terrain is defined by a complex network of dry arroyos and named drainages. This high-plains area is characterized by deep erosional features such as Deer Canyon and Buzzard Canyon, which provide a sharp vertical contrast to the surrounding flats. The map documents a classic Western ranching environment, where connectivity is maintained through a web of unpaved tracks like Rock Daisy Rd and Half Hitch Rd.

The hydrography of the region is notably descriptive, with local names like Strychnine Draw, Cat Claw Draw, and Dagger Draw suggesting the flora and history of the New Mexico backcountry. To the south, the topography descends into Little Box Canyon and Box Canyon, illustrating the rugged catchment systems that feed into the larger Pecos River basin. These features, along with the North Prong Long Draw and South Prong Long Draw, trace the natural flow of water across this arid landscape.