2017 Map of Deering Place

About this map

The Pecos River snakes through this high-desert landscape in northern Chaves County, defining a region of seasonal drainages and isolated water sources. Named landmarks like Deering Place and La Espiata Peak anchor a territory predominantly shaped by ranching infrastructure and the natural topography of the Pecos Valley. The map records a complex network of local roads named for distant counties and families, including Dona Ana Rd, Torrence Rd, and McKinley Rd, suggesting historical routes between established grazing lands. Scattered water features such as Willow Spring, Middle Spring, and Spring Tank reveal the essential points of survival in this arid terrain. The presence of broad geographic areas like North Flat and Pump Flat illustrates the flat-topped mesas and alluvial plains that characterize the transition from the river banks to the surrounding draws.