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2017 Map of Devils Well

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Devils Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Devils Well is the central namesake for this high plains area of De Baca County, characterized by a sophisticated network of livestock water management. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including Arroyo Mora, Burro Draw, and Dead Mexican Draw, which cut through the arid terrain. Scattered across the quadrants are numerous named water catchments such as Buffalo Tank, Baker Tank, and Rock Canyon Tank, illustrating the essential nature of water storage in this ranching environment.

Resource extraction and transportation define the human footprint on the land. The Triple Eagle Pit indicates active mining or material excavation near the southern edge of the survey. Access through this part of New Mexico is facilitated by Rock Lake Rd and Route 285, which intersect the expansive township and range divisions. The topographical detail reveals a stark, functional geography where every canyon, like Rock Canyon, and every well serves a specific purpose in the regional economy.