2013 Map of Circle Bar Ranch

About this map

The high plains of Harding County define this landscape, where the ranching economy is etched into the terrain through a dense network of water infrastructure. Named for the Circle Bar Ranch, the area is characterized by numerous wind-powered wells that support livestock across the open range. These include family-named landmarks such as Steele Windmill, Grandma Mitchell Windmill, and Ramon Windmill. The topography is dominated by the Black Hills, which rise prominently between the drainage systems of Tequesquite Cr and Arroyo de la Cejita. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like NM-102 and the Bravo Dome Hwy, highlighting the remote nature of these ranching operations in northeastern New Mexico. Local history is preserved in the names of landmarks like Sandstone Mountain Windmill and North Plaz Windmill, which signify the long-standing occupation of this arid landscape.