2010 Map of Chivata Canyon

About this map

Circle F Ranch stands as the primary namesake for human settlement in this high-desert landscape of Chaves County, where water management is the defining feature of the terrain. The map documents a network of livestock tanks and windmills essential for ranching in an arid environment, including Canal Tank, Cowboy Tank, and Camote Tank. These vital water sources are scattered among a complex system of drainage features like Chivata Canyon and Juan Largo Canyon. The reliance on mechanical infrastructure is evidenced by landmarks such as the North Windmill and Booster Windmill, which support the remote operations of the ranch. Winding county roads, such as County RD-B026 and County RD-F009, provide the only terrestrial links through this dissected plateau, connecting the various canyons and cattle tanks that define the local economy.