2010 Map of Carnero Peak

About this map

Azotea Mesa and Carnero Peak dominate this landscape in Eddy County, defined by a network of drainage draws and canyons that dictate the placement of local homesteads. Cattle ranching and water management are the primary human imprints on the land, as evidenced by numerous livestock tanks like the CCC Tank and Wild Cow Tank. The map tracks several family ranching operations, including the Truitt Ranch, Kee Ranch, and the Gerry Smith Ranch, which are connected by primitive desert routes such as McKittrick Rd and Dark Canyon Rd. The topography is marked by significant geological features including the Cueva Escarpment and the winding course of Dark Canyon, where seasonal runoff has carved deep paths through the arid terrain of Last Chance Canyon and North Mosley Canyon.