2023 Map of Buffalo Springs

About this map

Buffalo Springs serves as a primary water source in this corner of Harding County, where the high plains landscape is defined by the winding course of Tequesquite Creek. The drainage of Mosquero Creek enters from the west, feeding into a network of intermittent streams that have shaped the local topography. This 2023 survey illustrates the sparse but essential rural infrastructure that supports cattle ranching in the region, including gravel connectors like Salt Lakes Rd and Back Rd. The map detail captures the remote character of this New Mexico territory, delineated by the Public Land Survey System grids including t17n r31e and t16n r31e, highlighting the persistent isolation and specialized water management required in the arid Southwest.