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2023 Map of Box Canyon Ranch

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Box Canyon Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Deer Canyon and Buzzard Canyon slice through this arid reach of the Pecos River basin, defining a landscape of seasonal watercourses and remote ranching infrastructure. This modern 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a sparse network of access routes, including Armstrong Rd and Half Hitch Rd, which connect isolated sections of the backcountry.

The complex drainage patterns of the Chihuahuan Desert are meticulously documented here, from the convergence of North Prong Long Draw and South Prong Long Draw to the winding path of Strychnine Draw. In the south, the deep limestone incisions of Box Canyon and Little Box Canyon serve as prominent landmarks for land navigation. The map's detail provides a contemporary record of land management and topography in this corner of the state, where the names of these dry washes and canyons reflect a long history of cattle ranching and local lore.