2020 Map of Desert NE

About this map

Alvarado Tank Number Two and Borrego Tank anchor this arid landscape in Otero County, where water management is central to the history of land use. This high-desert terrain is structured by the Public Land Survey System, as evidenced by the boundaries of t24s r8e, t24s r9e, t25s r8e, and t25s r9e. The map reflects a modern inventory of the area's topographical features and water resources, crucial for understanding the historical development of ranching and territorial expansion in New Mexico. The presence of these named catchment tanks highlights the necessity of human-engineered water sources in a region defined by its sparse natural hydrography.