2010 Map of Diamond Mound

About this map

Diamond Mound rises above a landscape defined by seasonal catchments and ranching outposts in this part of Chaves County. The 2010 survey highlights a series of water features that suggest the ephemeral drainage patterns of the high desert, including White Lake, Henderson Lake, and Crow Flat Lake. These shallow basins are critical for local livestock operations like Merritt Ranch, which sits at the junction of several dirt tracks near Derrick Draw. The terrain shifts from the level expanses of Crow Flats to the elevated profile of Pavo Mesa in the east, where more concentrated water bodies like Jahie Lake and Nakee Ishee Lake are located. Transportation through this remote section of New Mexico relies on a sparse network of county roads, most notably Dog Canyon Rd, which cuts diagonally across the quadrangle, and Rat Camp Rd to the north.