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2013 Map of Javelina Basin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Javelina Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Medlin Place and a network of remote ranching outposts define this corner of the Chihuahuan Desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico. The terrain is characterized by broad basins and seasonal drainages, most notably the winding course of Antelope Draw and the distinctive Javelina Basin. Life in this arid region is centered on water management, evidenced by a high density of specialized infrastructure such as Kammeyer Tanks, Croft Tank, and the Natural Tank.

Windmills are critical landmarks for navigation and survival here, including Big Windmill, Pipeline Windmill, and West Windmill, which reflect the industrial efforts required to sustain livestock at Anthony Ranch and Beckham Ranch. The road network is sparse, with local routes like Anthony Rd and Frying Pan Rd connecting these isolated holdings. To the northeast, the evocatively named Fight in Hollow Draw suggests a localized historical event or geographic lore preserved in the landscape's nomenclature.