2023 Map of Cowboy Mesa SW

About this map

Cola del Gallo Arroyo and Gallo Arroyo define the hydrological character of this high desert landscape in Lincoln County. This portion of the New Mexico interior is marked by significant topographical relief, where seasonal drainages like Hackberry Draw and Hines Draw have carved distinct paths through the mesa country. The land is organized by the Public Land Survey System, evidenced by the section lines of t2s r16e, t2s r17e, t3s r16e, and t3s r17e. Remote access to these expansive tracts of land is maintained through gravel routes such as Co RD b018 and Co RD b019, which navigate the high elevations. The map reveals a sparsely populated environment where the natural drainage system remains the most prominent structural feature of the terrain.