2020 Map of Devils Well

About this map

Devils Well sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in De Baca County, marking a vital water source in an arid region defined by seasonal drainage and ranching infrastructure. The map reveals a complex network of arroyos and draws, including the prominent east-west passage of Arroyo Mora and the northern contours of Burro Draw and Dead Mexican Draw. Human presence in this environment is largely defined by water management and resource extraction, visible through numerous named catchments such as Buffalo Tank, Baker Tank, and the Day Tanks. The eastern edge is carved by Rock Canyon, while the southern reaches contain the industrial footprint of the Triple Engle Pit. This survey captures the essential character of modern New Mexico range land, where ranch roads like Rock Lake Rd provide the primary access to these remote desert features.