2010 Map of Cowboy Mesa SW

About this map

Gallo Arroyo and Cola del Gallo Arroyo dominate this high-desert drainage system in Lincoln County, carving a network of seasonal watercourses across the landscape. The human presence is sparse and focused around ranching operations, centered on the J Reynolds Ranch in the northern portion of the quadrangle. Transport in the area relies on a limited network of local routes, including County Rd B019 and County Rd F004. In the southern reaches, the terrain is shaped by additional drainages such as Hackberry Draw and Hines Draw, illustrating the complex natural irrigation and erosion patterns of the New Mexico interior. This 2010 survey reflects a landscape where land use remains primarily tied to large-scale ranching and the natural hydrology of the arroyos.