2017 Map of Jumping Spring

About this map

Jumping Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid corner of Eddy County, defining the landscape alongside several other critical seeps and springs. The map reveals a complex network of ephemeral drainage patterns, where features like South Hackberry Draw and Owl Draw cut through the terrain. Human presence is marked by primitive roads and ranching infrastructure, including Prickett Tank and names that suggest early settlers or land use, such as Ben Slaughter Spring and Butcher Spring. The convergence of South Fork Hay Hollow and North Fork Hay Hollow highlights the delicate hydrology of the region. This 2017 survey provides a detailed look at the rural backcountry roads, including Whites City Rd and Dillahunty Rd, which connect these remote desert features.