2017 Map of Cornucopia Canyon

About this map

Cornucopia Canyon cuts through this high desert plateau along the boundary between Chaves and Otero counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage features like Little Collins Draw, Barclay Draw, and Fleming Draw, illustrating the complex hydrology of the region. This 2017 survey reveals the vital importance of water management in this arid environment, evidenced by the high density of named stock tanks and catchment basins. Features such as Alva Smith Tanks, Fred Tank, School Tank, and John Gentry Tank are distributed across the terrain, reflecting the area's continued use for ranching and livestock. A series of county roads, including Cornucopia Canyon Rd and Shockley Lake Rd, provide access to this remote portion of New Mexico's rangeland, while Dry Peak stands as a prominent topographical marker near the southern edge of the quadrangle.