2017 Map of Bullis Spring Ranch

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Chaves and Otero counties. The geography is defined by the prominent Guadalupe Rim, which overlooks a complex system of drainages including Bullis Canyon, Indian Trail Canyon, and Sargent Canyon. Local water management is the primary sign of human activity here, with numerous tanks and seeps developed to support ranching in an arid environment. Notable locations include Bullis Spring Ranch and its namesake Bullis Spring, as well as essential infrastructure like the Tammy Water Storage Tank and Foster Water Storage Tank. These water sources, along with features such as Sargent Seep and Wild Bear Draw, illustrate the vital relationship between land use and the limited natural springs found throughout the canyons of the southern New Mexico mountains.