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2013 Map of Cornucopia Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cornucopia Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cornucopia Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Otero County, where water management defines the human footprint. The map reveals an intricate network of tanks and draws essential for ranching in this arid environment, with features such as Venado Tank, Mitchell Tank, and El Paso Tank scattered across the terrain. These artificial catchments collect runoff from the natural drainages that carve through the earth, including Jernigan Wash and the prominent Cornucopia Draw.

The topography is dominated by the Collins Hills to the north and the Cornucopia Hills centrally, providing a rugged backdrop for the ranching operations. Transportation is centered on the north-south corridor of NM-506, which follows the path of Moccasin Draw and McLane Draw. This survey captures the isolated character of New Mexico ranching territory, where place names like Lucky Tank and Juniper Draw reflect the local landmarks relied upon by generations of land managers.