2017 Map of Juan Lake

About this map

Juan Lake and Antelope Lake sit at the center of this arid landscape in Chaves County, where the topography is defined by ephemeral drainage systems and livestock-range infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by broad depressions and natural catchment basins, with water movement dictated by features like Thirteenmile Draw and Zubi Draw. Rural transit through this section of the Pecos Valley region relies on a network of established ranch roads, including Zubi Rd, Co Rd 144, and Chesser Rd. These routes connect dispersed points across the townships of T12S through T14S, reflecting the low-density land use typical of New Mexico's southeastern plains. Small-scale topographical variations, such as Made Draw, illustrate the subtle but essential watercourses that have shaped historical grazing patterns and property boundaries in this high-desert environment.