2023 Map of Hackberry Hill

About this map

Hackberry Hill rises above a high-desert landscape defined by complex drainage systems and water catchment features in Otero County. This modern 2023 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the arid West, where ranchers and land managers rely on scattered livestock watering points like Negro Tank, Charlie Tank, and Boots Tank. The terrain is deeply incised by the seasonal flows of Jernigan Wash and the winding course of Long Canyon, which eventually opens toward the broader expanse of Crow Flats in the east. A network of county roads, including Co RD g027 and Co RD g024, provides the only access through these expansive sections of rangeland. The map detail reflects the continued importance of the Public Land Survey System, tracing the township and range lines across the undulating contours of Cornucopia Draw.