2017 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

Rio Hondo carves a winding path through the Chaves County landscape, defining the central geography of this high-plains terrain. The prominent curve at Horseshoe Bend anchors the eastern side of the sheet, while the land to the west rises toward Border Hill. This 2017 survey illustrates a classic ranching environment, where water management is critical to land use, as evidenced by features like Rock House Tank and Serapio Nuñez Tank. A complex network of drainage systems, including Bonney Canyon and Border Canyon, directs seasonal runoff toward the primary river valley. High-elevation draws such as Rocky Draw and Antelope Draw stretch across the southern sections, marking the transition toward the Lincoln County border. The presence of Baton Rouge Rd and the shared corridor of Highway 70 380 provides the primary infrastructure connecting these remote drainage basins.