2020 Map of Hackberry Hill

About this map

Hackberry Hill rises above the high-desert landscape of Otero County in this Bureau of Land Management and USGS study. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent drainage systems and water storage features essential for land management in this arid region. Significant topographic landmarks include the expansive Crow Flats to the east and the deep incision of Long Canyon to the south. The mapping of Jernigan Wash and Cornucopia Draw illustrates the natural runoff patterns that dictate the movement of water across the territory. Man-made water catchments, including Negro Tank, Charlie Tank, Boots Tank, and Green Tank, are scattered throughout the sections, marking vital points for cattle ranching or wildlife. A network of county roads, such as Co RD g024 and Co RD g027, provides the primary access through these townships and ranges, tracing the routes between the isolated ridges and flats.