2013 Map of Fairview Well

About this map

Jornada del Muerto defines the arid character of this high desert terrain in Sierra County, a landscape characterized by its sparse water infrastructure and expansive ranching tracts. The namesake Fairview Well serves as a primary landmark in a region where survival and industry depend entirely on scattered watering points. The map meticulously records these vital resources, documenting a network of water catchments including Antelope Tank, Keene Tank, and North Tank. The land is further organized by the Public Land Survey System, shown here at the convergence of t11s r1w, t11s r1e, t12s r1w, and t12s r1e. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring reliance on traditional range improvements like Hayfield Tank and Big Tank, which remain critical to the cattle-raising economy of the New Mexico interior.