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2013 Map of Encino Draw

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Encino Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cauhape Ranch Rd and Russell Gap Rd cut across this high-desert landscape in Chaves County, tracing paths through a network of dry washes and canyons. The geography is defined by seasonal drainage patterns, most notably Encino Draw and Fourmile Draw, which shape the terrain as they move toward the Pecos River basin. Man-made water catchments like Hall Tank serve as vital landmarks in this arid region, illustrating the infrastructure required for ranching in the New Mexico interior.

The central portion of the map features broad, level areas such as Bell Flat, contrasted by the more complex relief of Bear Canyon and Long Canyon to the south. These features, along with names like Bullis Canyon, reflect a landscape primarily utilized for grazing and transit. The inclusion of specialized access routes such as Bear Canyon Rd and Long Canyon Rd highlights the importance of these natural corridors for local land management and movement between isolated ranching outposts.