1989 Map of Hockett

About this map

Uvas Valley serves as the central focal point of this arid Chihuahuan Desert landscape where the borders of Sierra, Luna, and Doña Ana counties converge. The sparse settlement of Hockett is situated along a network of unimproved roads and pipelines, marking a remote outpost in a region dominated by drainage patterns and livestock infrastructure. The rugged terrain of the Sierra de las Uvas rises sharply in the southeastern quadrant, defined by steep contours that give way to Horse Canyon and the winding Arroyo Placitas. Water management is the primary human imprint on this land, evidenced by numerous scattered wells, a Tank, and several check dams designed to capture seasonal runoff in a landscape otherwise defined by its desert character.