2013 Map of Carnero Peak

About this map

Truitt Ranch and McIver Ranch represent the enduring ranching character of this corner of Eddy County, where remote homesteads and vital water infrastructure define the high desert landscape. The map details a complex network of draws and canyons, including the significant Last Chance Canyon and Dark Canyon, which carve through the terrain near the foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains. The geography is marked by essential water sources for livestock, such as McIver North Tank, CCC Tank, and Smith Waterhole, illustrating the necessity of managed water in this arid environment. Significant natural landmarks like Carnero Peak and the sprawling Azotea Mesa provide vertical relief against the winding drainages of Kuykendall Draw and Opuntia Draw. This 2013 survey serves as a record of land use in a region where named rangelands like Kee Ranch and Gerry Smith Ranch have maintained their identity over decades.