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2023 Map of Cistern Draw

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cistern Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cistern Draw and the surrounding drainage network of Lincoln County define this landscape of high desert watercourses. The 2023 survey illustrates a terrain deeply etched by ephemeral streams and canyons, most notably Arroyo del Macho and Middle Arroyo. The map reveals the intricate network of county infrastructure required to navigate this environment, including Co Rd B026 and the functional Pipe Line Rd.

Evidence of historical land division is visible through the prominent section lines of Township 5 South and Township 6 South. Landmark features such as Hasperos Canyon, South Canyon, and Hackberry Draw provide critical points of reference in an area defined more by its natural topography than by concentrated settlements. This record is particularly valuable for understanding modern land use and access in the high country of New Mexico.