2020 Map of Dulce Draw

About this map

Cat Head Mesa dominates the western landscape of this high-desert region, where the border between Socorro and Lincoln counties cuts through a series of dramatic canyons and drainage basins. The area's water management is evident through a network of livestock tanks such as East Well Tank, Runnels Tank, and Largo Tank, which supported ranching operations in this arid terrain during the early 21st century. Natural drainages like Sacate Draw and the namesake Dulce Draw carve through the geography, leading toward the deeper relief of Pinatosa Canyon and Largo Canyon. Low-intensity infrastructure is represented by rural routes including Branding Way and Co RD a017, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns typical of this portion of New Mexico.