2020 Map of Florida

About this map

Cooks Spring Historic Site marks a critical point of human activity within this arid Luna County landscape, situated near the small settlement of Florida. This region is defined by its dramatic drainage patterns, where seasonal runoff has carved numerous distinct channels such as Finger- Ring Draw, China Draw, and Chandler Draw. The rugged topography of the Cookes Range gives way to the deep cut of Cookes Canyon, a corridor of historical significance for travelers in the Southwest. The map reveals a land managed for water and transit, with drainage from Mule Springs Creek and Fort Cummings Draw providing evidence of the natural routes that dictated early settlement and movement. Local landmarks like Flat Tank and Hadley Draw further illustrate how the geography of the high desert shaped the lives of those who worked and passed through this territory.