2020 Map of Cawley Draw

About this map

Rocky Arroyo defines the drainage patterns of this arid landscape, winding through a network of dry watercourses and high desert terrain. The topographical character of the region is marked by a series of significant canyons and basins, including Indian Basin and the prominence of Burro Hill. Water management for livestock and wildlife is evident through numerous named catchments such as Big Tank, Loafer Tank, and the CCC Tank, the latter reflecting earlier conservation efforts in the territory. Remote access to this corner of Eddy County is provided by rural routes like Marathon Rd and Cowley Rd. The intricate naming of local features like Stinking Draw, Bone Tank Draw, and Fanning Draw provides a look at how early inhabitants and surveyors mapped this section of the Chihuahuan Desert, where the seasonal flow of Cawley Draw remains a vital landmark.