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2013 Map of Bullis Spring Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bullis Spring Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Guadalupe Rim defines the geography of this Chaves and Otero County landscape, where the Lincoln National Forest meets a network of remote ranching outposts. This 2013 survey details the essential water infrastructure required for high-desert survival, including the Steve Water Storage Tank, Upper Bear Canyon Water Storage Tank, and the East Bear Springs. These features, along with numerous named tanks like Foster Tank and Crip Tank, underscore the reliance on managed water sources in an area characterized by deep drainages like Bullis Canyon and Long Canyon.

Named ranch sites such as Bullis Spring Ranch, Piñon Ranch, and Tanner Ranch indicate the sparse but persistent human footprint on this land. The map also records localized landmarks like Lewis Peak and the Upper Sargent Seep, providing a detailed view of the terrain before more modern developments or nomenclature changes might occur. The transition from Buckhorn Canyon in the north to South Crooked Canyon in the south illustrates the complex topography of the Guadalupe Mountains region.