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2010 Map of Cow Springs Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cow Springs Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The historical Butterfield Trl cuts across this arid landscape, following the lower contours south of Cow Springs Mountain. This high-desert terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water infrastructure essential for ranching, including the Cow Springs Ranch and Trinity Ranch. Numerous scattered water sources like Childress Windmill, Trouble Windmill, and Rattlesnake Tank reveal the practical challenges of sustaining livestock in this corner of New Mexico.

Drainage patterns dictate the local geography, with Antelope Draw and Cow Springs Draw carving paths toward Walnut Creek. To the west, the topography grows more complex where White Rock Canyon and Oak Canyon emerge near Bear Grass Hill. The presence of County Rd D002 provides the primary north-south transit through this remote ranching territory, connecting the scattered windmills and tanks that have supported local land use for generations.