2017 Map of Conejo Creek East

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this portion of De Baca County, defining a landscape of deep draws and seasonal watercourses. Significant hydrologic features like Shaw Spring and Blanco Spring Number 2 provide critical water points in an otherwise arid region characterized by the broad depressions of Alamo Draw and Eighteenmile Draw. The terrain is marked by notable elevations such as Baldy Mtn and the steep descents into Blanco Canyon and Crane Canyon. Rural access is maintained via unpaved routes including Tumbleweed Rd and Shaw Spring Rd, which navigate the township and range grid. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching geography of eastern New Mexico, where land use is dictated by the availability of water from the river and its small tributaries like Conejo Creek and Yeso Cr.