2013 Map of Cow Springs

About this map

Goude Ranch and Brockman Ranch anchor this landscape in western Catron County, where water resources are the primary indicators of human presence and land use. The placement of East Windmill, Cow Springs Windmill, and the Vicente Baca Windmill highlights the reliance on groundwater for livestock in an arid environment. Natural water features like Chihuahua Lake and Cout Lake sit alongside drainage patterns defined by Red Hill Draw and Mayes Wash. The map also traces a network of rural routes, including Dove Valley Rd and Cimerron Rd, which connect the isolated ranching outposts across the high-desert terrain during the early 21st century.