2010 Map of El Paso Draw

About this map

El Paso Draw carves a central path through this arid Otero County landscape, defining the local hydrology alongside its tributary, Wildcat Draw. The terrain is characterized by the widening of El Paso Canyon in the northern portion of the quadrangle, where the ephemeral watercourse begins its descent through the high desert. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely developed region where human presence is primarily marked by a network of rural routes, including County Rd F052 and County Rd F050. These corridors provide the only significant access through the desert floor, following the natural contours of the land between the drainages. The map provides a precise record of the topography and land management boundaries in this part of southern New Mexico before more modern infrastructure or land-use changes altered the quiet character of the draw.