2012 Map of Independence Spring

About this map

Nickel Creek Station serves as a lonely landmark in this high-desert landscape, located just east of the boundary for Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The terrain is defined by the drainage of the Delaware River and its seasonal tributaries, including Nickel Cr, which carve through the arid plains. Ranching operations appear centered at the D Ranch, supported by a network of water sources such as Independence Spring, Seep Tank, and Prairie Dog Tank. The map reveals a land structured by necessity, where livestock and travelers rely on these scattered tanks and the North Windmill for survival. Topographical features like Bell Canyon and Cherry Canyon interrupt the flat stretches, while regional access is maintained by McKittrick Rd and the more modern Pratt Dr.