2013 Map of Kincaid Ranch

About this map

Rio Felix meanders through the high desert landscape of Chaves County, defining a region where water management and ranching operations are the primary drivers of settlement. This 2013 survey reveals the sparse but strategic placement of homesteads and water infrastructure, including the Made Tank and Made Flat. Local transportation follows the natural drainage patterns and township lines, with Sagebrush Valley Rd and Price Rd providing essential access between isolated ranching headquarters. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal watercourses like Loin Draw and Walnut Draw, while the western edge of the quadrangle is defined by the significant relief of Twin Butte Canyon and Crooked Canyon. This map serves as a record of modern land use in a region where the Kincaid Ranch and Price Ranch continue a long-standing tradition of cattle ranching on the New Mexico plains.