1963 Map of Cleones Tank

About this map

Stevens Ranch serves as a lonely landmark in this arid stretch of Otero County, where water management is the primary driver of human settlement and land use. Mapped in the early 1960s, the landscape is defined by a network of essential water catchments, including Cleones Tank, No 11 Tank, and Horse Tank, which supported the region's ranching operations. The presence of a prominent Pipeline and several Wells underscore the technological infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock in this environment. To the east, the terrain transitions into a more complex series of draws and ridges, while the western half remains relatively level, marked by intermittent ranching infrastructure and a single Gravel Pit. This survey captures the vital connection between water source locations and the operational footprint of remote Otero County holdings like the ranch and its surrounding satellite tanks.