2010 Map of Hasser Ranch

About this map

Hasser Ranch and Van Deusen Ranch anchor this corner of Baca County, where the landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage patterns of the High Plains. The geography is dominated by several significant watercourses, including the meanders of Two Butte Creek in the south and the convergence of East Clay Creek and West Clay Creek to the north. These creeks carved the drainages that influenced the placement of early ranching operations and the subsequent development of the local road network. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section-line roads, such as County Road C and County Hwy 1, which crisscross the territory to connect these remote holdings. This layout reflects the late 20th-century ranching economy and the enduring importance of water access in an arid environment, with North Butte Creek further illustrating the hydrological importance of the region.