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1985 Map of Comanche Ranch

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Comanche Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Comanche Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in central New Mexico, where the terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management and ephemeral drainages. The map reveals a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources such as Diego Tank, Bryce Tank, and Llequa Tank, which punctuate the arid surroundings. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the Arroyo Monte Largo and Arroyo Comanche, showing how seasonal runoff moves through the land toward larger features like the Coyote Draw.

The boundary between Valencia Co and Socorro Co cuts across the northern section of the map, providing a specific geopolitical context for land ownership and administration in the mid-1980s. Natural water features like Coyote Spring remain vital landmarks, contrasting with the man-made infrastructure of Click Tank No 1 and Click Tank No 2. This record is particularly valuable for understanding late 20th-century land use in the New Mexico backcountry before modern development or environmental shifts altered these specific ranching sites.