2019 Map of Hackamore Ranch

About this map

Hackamore Ranch serves as a primary landmark in this section of Bent County, where the high plains are deeply incised by the Purgatoire River. The river winds through the Picketwire Valley, a name reflecting the local corruption of the river's original French title. This landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, including notable features like Tarbox Arroyo, Rock Arroyo, and Mixon Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the riverbed. Human efforts to manage the arid environment are evident in the presence of the Highland Canal and Farrington Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching territory where traditional land use meets modern surveying, shown through the grid of section lines and isolated rural routes such as Co RD 8 and Co RD 7. It captures a quiet, working landscape where water sources and topographic breaks determine the placement of names and dwellings.