Cornucopia Draw and Lucky Draw carve through this arid Otero County landscape, defining the drainage patterns of a region where water management is paramount for ranching operations. The terrain is marked by a network of engineered water catchments, including West Tanks, Iron Tank, and Double Tank, which are essential for livestock in this high-desert environment. These features, along with Jack Smith Draw, illustrate the historical reliance on seasonal runoff and localized storage.
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1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Hackberry Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Cornucopia Ranch SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Tanner Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Indian Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Cleones Tank
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Lewis Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Shiloh Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Van Winkle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000