1969 Map of Culp Draw

About this map

Arid drainage patterns and water management define this landscape at the intersection of the Otero Co Hudspeth Co line and the New Mexico Texas border. The topography is dominated by the winding course of Fourmile Draw and its tributary, North Fourmile Draw, which cut through the high desert terrain. Water sources, essential for survival and livestock in this environment, are clearly marked through features like China Pond, Lost Pond, and Joe Tank. Evidence of human industry and infrastructure appears in the form of a Gravel Pit and several named water points such as New Well and Culp Tank. The map specifically highlights the boundary between Otero and Hudspeth counties as it crosses from New Mexico into Texas, providing a precise look at the land use and ranching infrastructure of the late 1960s.