2013 Map of Lewis Ranch

About this map

Horse Cr Reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this Otero County region, serving as a critical terminus for a complex network of High Plains irrigation infrastructure. The map illustrates an intricate water management system designed for agricultural ranching, featuring the Fort Lyon Storage Canal and the Horse Cr Supply Canal which channel water across the arid terrain. Settlement patterns are sparse, defined by established operations like Lewis Ranch and Inge Ranch. The reliance on engineered water is further evidenced by the Lewis Lateral and the Horse Cr Reservoir-Outlet Ditch, which manage the flow of Horse Cr through the valley. A simple grid of county roads, including Timber Lake Rd and various numbered routes, provides the only terrestrial links between these remote ranching outposts along the Otero and Bent county line.