2023 Map of Diamond A Ranch

About this map

Rio Hondo cuts a winding path through this arid portion of Chaves County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent watercourses and industrial operations. The terrain is marked by a series of drainage systems including Thirteenmile Draw, Rocky Arroyo, and Johnson Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through the ranchlands. A distinct industrial footprint is evident through the placement of several facilities, most notably Diamante Mill, River Mill, and Center Mill, which are situated near these primary water features and local road networks. Modern transit corridors like W 2nd St and Mossman Rd provide the primary access to these sites. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the specialized infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in the high desert environment of New Mexico, where named draws like Buchanan Draw and South Fork Rocky Arroyo serve as critical geographic landmarks.