2017 Map of Cottonwood Hills

About this map

Cottonwood Hills and the surrounding high desert of Eddy County are defined by a complex drainage network that channels seasonal runoff through the arid landscape. The northern portion of the sheet is marked by the convergence of Cottonwood Draw, Hackberry Draw, and Red Bluff Draw, which cut through the terrain toward Hay Hollow. This 2017 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the region, featuring ranching infrastructure such as Ward Waterhole, Apple Tank, and McBride Tank. In the south, the prominent Tecolote Peak rises above Owl Draw, while a grid of rural routes including Whites City Rd, Wilhoit Ranch Rd, and John D Forehand Rd provide access to this remote portion of New Mexico near the Texas border.