2020 Map of Horseshoe Bend NW

About this map

Border Hill stands as a prominent landmark in this high desert landscape along the border of Lincoln and Chaves Counties. This 2020 survey documents a transition from the drainage systems of Blackwater Draw in the north to the network of arroyos and canyons that define the southern terrain. The area is marked by significant topographical features such as Deadman Canyon, Coyote Canyon, and Tecolote Canyon, which suggest a geography shaped by seasonal water flow. Human activity is represented primarily by a sparse network of rural routes, including Co RD e034 and Co RD e035, providing access to the vast grazing lands or ranching interests indicated by the Big Draw area. The map illustrates a contemporary view of New Mexico's undeveloped interior, where land management is dictated by these natural drainages and the historic Public Land Survey System grid.