1981 Map of Camaleon Draw West

About this map

Trinchera Mesa and Camaleon Hill dominate the topography of this high-desert landscape in central New Mexico. This 1981 survey focuses on a remote pastoral region where water management defines the human footprint. The map documents an essential network of water sources, including Little Five Wire Well, Stump Well, and a Drill Hole, supporting life in an arid environment. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Camaleon Draw and the Arroyo del Gallo, which flow through the open country. The boundary between Torrance and Lincoln counties crosses the southern portion of the sheet near Cola, showing the intersection of jurisdictional lines and the natural landscape just before the turn of the decade.