2013 Map of Loco Draw

About this map

Loco Draw defines the central topography of this high-desert landscape where Lincoln, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties meet. This 2013 survey documents a remote rangeland punctuated by isolated homesteads and essential water infrastructure. Notable cattle operations like the Mille-High Ranch, Aston Ranch, and Reynolds Ranch anchor the southern portion of the sheet. The scarcity of natural surface water is evident in the prevalence of man-made features such as Little N Tank, Meadow Pasture Tanks, and Fain Tank, which are critical for supporting livestock in this arid environment. Transportation through this expanse is dominated by the diagonal corridor of Us-285, cutting across the terrain toward the northwest corner near Barrel Lake. Traditional ranching resources remain vital to the local economy, illustrated by landmarks like the West Pasture Windmill and Twin Windmills, which stand as functional markers in the wide-open landscape.