2017 Map of Hickman Ranch

About this map

Hickman Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this high-desert landscape of Socorro County, where complex drainage systems define the local geography. The area is marked by a series of deep cuts including San Juan Canyon, Simon Canyon, and the parallel runs of Sheep Canyon and Eaton Canyon. These water-carved features flow toward the larger Milligan Gulch, which traverses the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Transport through this arid terrain relies on local routes like Co RD 36, while the surveyor's grid of Township 7 South, Range 3 West organizes the open country. The mapping of Rock Creek Canyon and the branching Rock Cr illustrates the intricate topography of the region, providing a detailed view of the natural watercourses that have historically dictated ranching and land use patterns in this part of New Mexico.