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2010 Map of Flying H

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Flying H
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Flying H serves as the primary landmark in this ranching landscape within Chaves County, situated near the banks of the Rio Felix. The map illustrates a highly specialized water infrastructure essential for high-desert livestock operations, featuring a network of named water sources such as Gnat Windmill, Burnt Windmill, Shanks Windmill, and Scotty Windmill. These markers, along with the Flying H Ranch Airport, underscore the scale of private land management in the early 21st century.

The terrain is defined by a series of named canyons and pastures that reveal the organization of the local range. Large tracts like Dry Pasture, West Red Pasture, East Red Pasture, and Indian Pasture are partitioned by natural drainages including Crooked Canyon, Squaw Canyon, and Cherry Canyon. The presence of the Red House near the northern boundary suggests an established ranching outpost or residence, providing a focal point for researchers interested in the modern pastoral layout of New Mexico.