2023 Map of Horse Pasture Tank

About this map

The Pecos River snakes through the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse defined by a sophisticated system of ranching infrastructure. This high desert terrain is punctuated by numerous catchment features including Horse Pasture Tank, West Colonias Tank, and Eversaw Tank, which speak to the area's long history of livestock management and water conservation. The boundary between San Miguel Co and Guadalupe Co bisects the quadrangle, where the land is carved by drainages like Alamito Creek and Esteros Creek. Local travel is facilitated by a network of rural routes such as Jonnell Rd and CO Rd 1CA, connecting isolated water points like Chalky Tank and Red Lakes across the high plains.