2010 Map of Gacho Hill NW

About this map

Vicente Ranch and Del Curto Ranch anchor this high plains landscape in eastern New Mexico, representing the enduring ranching tradition of Guadalupe County. The terrain is defined by wide drainage patterns, most notably Marino Draw, which cuts across the western portion of the quadrangle. This 2010 survey illustrates the remote infrastructure of the region, where a network of local routes including County Rd-3K, County Rd-3KA, and County Rd-3A provides the primary access between isolated homesteads and grazing lands. The map detail highlights how modern digital surveying techniques are applied to sparsely populated western rangelands, capturing the subtle intersections of fence lines and ranch access roads in a territory where water sources like the draw are central to land use and navigation.