2017 Map of Golondrina Draw

About this map

Apache marks a point of human presence in this high-elevation landscape, where the Godfrey Hills and the dramatic slopes of Sierra Blanca define the topography. The map illustrates a complex network of seasonal water sources and drainages essential to life in this arid region, including Three Rivers, Rocky Arroyo, and Salinas Draw. These natural features, alongside numerous named springs such as Armijo Spring and Maverick Spring, indicate the historical importance of reliable water for ranching and transit. Significant geographic formations like The Palisades and Three Rivers Canyon show the erosive force of the climate on the terrain, while landmarks like Horse Mtn and Black Mtn provide prominent navigational waypoints within the Tularosa Basin's eastern reaches.