2013 Map of Fitzpatricks

About this map

Fitzpatricks anchors this high-desert landscape in the southwestern corner of New Mexico, located along Fitzpatrick Camp Rd. The terrain is defined by the significant elevations of the Animas Mountains and the San Luis Mountains, connected by the notable San Luis Pass. This region is a critical study in water management for ranching and aviation in an arid environment, featuring the Gray Ranch Airport and an extensive network of named water catchments such as Schoolhouse Tank, Mailbox Tank, and Kitchens Tank. The drainage patterns are marked by Birch Cr, which originates near Birch Spring in the northeast. This 2013 survey illustrates the sparse but deliberate infrastructure required to maintain remote outposts and livestock operations in the Bootheel region, where every named tank and pass represents a vital point of navigation and survival.