2017 Map of Deep Well

About this map

Deep Well and a series of water management features define this high-desert landscape in Chaves County, New Mexico. The geography is characterized by an extensive network of livestock water sources, including family-named or agency-labeled points such as Joes Tank, Bill Parks Tank, and BLM Lake. The map reveals a ranching economy supported by seasonal drainage features like China Draw and Rock Tank Canyon, which cut through the undulating terrain. Small, vital bodies of water such as Catfish Tank and South Lake are connected by a sparse grid of local thoroughfares, including Deepwell Rd and Rock House Rd. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a clear view of the water-reliant infrastructure necessary for survival and industry in this arid environment, showing the continued importance of land divisions and access routes like Brown Lake Rd and Whiteflat Rd.