2023 Map of Hammond Ranch SW

About this map

Running Water Draw carves a subtle path across this high plains landscape of Curry County, defining the primary natural drainage in an area otherwise dominated by a rigid geometric grid of agricultural roads. The terrain is characterized by the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, including townships such as t5n r33e and t4n r33e. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a modern rural environment where the infrastructure is largely organized around ranching and farming operations. Transport is facilitated by an extensive network of local connectors including Curry Road Z, Curry Road 17, and Co Rd 25, which provide access to the dispersed homesteads and fields. The presence of several small basins and intermittent water features like Creek W highlight the importance of water management in this semi-arid region of New Mexico.