2013 Map of Diamond A Ranch

About this map

Diamond A Ranch and the White Ranch define the settlement pattern of this semi-arid Chaves County landscape, where water and industry are inextricably linked. The perennial course of the Rio Hondo and the seasonal drainages of Rocky Arroyo and the S Fork Rocky Arroyo dictate the placement of ranch infrastructure. A notable concentration of windmills and milling sites, including Highway Mill, Diamante Mill, and River Mill, reveals the critical reliance on groundwater for livestock across these high plains. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a system of natural draws, most notably Thirteenmile Draw, Johnson Draw, and Buchanan Draw, which serve as the primary conduits for drainage and historical movement through the region. Surveyed in the early 21st century, the map details a grid of local routes like Mossman Rd and Baton Rouge Rd that connect these remote working landscapes to the wider region.