1963 Map of Clements Ranch

About this map

The eastern boundary of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation bisects this high-elevation landscape, where the Chaves and Otero county lines meet. Life in this arid high-country environment was centered around critical water sources, evidenced by the numerous named wells and tanks scattered throughout the deep drainages. Clements Ranch serves as a primary landmark in the north, while the southern terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Rio Felix and its tributaries, including Little Felix Canyon and Felix Canyon.