2020 Map of Dunlap Sill

About this map

Poquita Mesa rises above the arid landscape of northern Chaves County, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral water sources and drainage patterns. The map highlights the essential role of water management in this high plains environment, as evidenced by a high density of man-made catchments like Clardy Tank, Roosevelt Tanks, and the dual Red Tank and North Red Tank. These features, along with the elusive Gyp Spring, trace the survival and utility of the land for ranching interests. Movement through the area is guided by the established corridors of N Main St (U.S. Route 285) and Fort Sumner Rd, which cut through a terrain of deep draws including Huggins Draw and South Wylie Draw. The boundary between De Baca and Chaves Counties is clearly delineated across the northern edge of the survey.