2013 Map of Deep Well

About this map

Deep Well serves as a lonely landmark in this arid portion of Chaves County, where water management is the primary driver of the human landscape. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the prominent China Draw and the winding course of Rosy Draw, which eventually gives way to the broader Middle Arroyo. This environment necessitated the construction of numerous catchment tanks and small reservoirs to support ranching operations. Names like Bill Parks Tank, Will Johnson Tank, and Joes Tank offer a look into the individual figures who worked this land. Transportation across the landscape is facilitated by utilitarian routes such as Deepwell Rd and Columbine Rd, which connect these vital water sources. The presence of Browns Lake and the smaller Blm Lake highlight the few natural or semi-permanent basins within the surrounding Rock Tank Canyon.