2020 Map of Hickman Ranch

About this map

Hickman Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this drainage-dominated landscape within Socorro County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and deep incisions, including North Canyon and East Red Canyon to the north, and Rock Creek Canyon winding through the central sections. These geographic features dictate the sparse settlement pattern and transport routes of the high desert. To the south, the map details several distinct drainage systems such as Simon Canyon, Sheep Canyon, and San Juan Canyon, which channel toward the larger Milligan Gulch drainage system. The presence of Rocky Arroyo in the northeast further illustrates the arid hydrological character of the region, where water flow is intermittent but has shaped significant relief over time.