Jumping Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid corner of Eddy County, where the availability of water has long dictated the patterns of ranching and settlement. The landscape is defined by its drainages, such as South Hackberry Draw and Cottonwood Draw, which channel intermittent flows through the high desert. Ranching infrastructure is clearly evident through the presence of established holdings like Boone Beach Ranch and Dillahunty Ranch, alongside several wells and springs including Bailey Well and Washington Spring. This 2013 survey illustrates how modern county roads like Whites City Rd and Means Rd navigate the township and range lines of this portion of the Permian Basin, connecting isolated watering points and livestock operations across the complex topography of Hay Hollow.
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1945 · Carlsbad Caverns East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Malaga
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Malaga
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Carlsbad Caverns East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Owl Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Outlaw Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000