2017 Map of Hackberry Hill

About this map

Hackberry Hill rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Otero County, where water management is the primary signature of human activity. The map reveals a sophisticated network of artificial catchments and reservoirs, such as Negro Tank, Charlie Tank, and Boots Tank, scattered across the arid terrain to support ranching operations. These water features are often situated near natural drainages like Jernigan Wash and the winding course of Long Canyon. A series of county roads, including Co RD g026 and Co RD g024, thread through the section lines, connecting remote grazing lands to the broader region. The eastern portion of the sheet levels out into the Crow Flats, while the southern reaches are marked by the seasonal drainage of Cornucopia Draw. This 2017 survey captures the essential infrastructure of modern Southwestern rangeland, where named tanks like Green Tank and Long Canyon Tank serve as vital nodes for local navigation and land use.