2010 Map of Hackberry Hill

About this map

Hackberry Hill rises above the arid basin of Crow Flats in this 2010 survey of Otero County. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, essential for ranching in the high desert of southern New Mexico. A network of cattle tanks, including Negro Tank, Charlie Tank, and Long Canyon Tank, are scattered across the terrain to catch runoff from seasonal drainages like Jernigan Wash and Piñon Wash. Significant landholdings such as Templeton Ranch and Lewis Ranch anchor the local geography, connected by a sparse grid of gravel routes including County Rd G027. The Presence of Perry Well, Hackberry Well, and the Air Force Well further illustrates the critical reliance on groundwater in this part of the Long Canyon system. The map also traces the winding course of Cornucopia Draw as it cuts through the desert floor.