2013 Map of Long Draw

About this map

Long Draw and the surrounding high plains of Guadalupe County are defined by a sparse, rhythmic landscape of section lines and intermittent drainages. This 2013 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a region of New Mexico dominated by vast ranching tracts and minimal modern development. The primary topographic interruption in this high-elevation terrain is the natural depression of Long Draw, which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. Transportation is anchored by two major regional thoroughfares: Us-60 crosses the center of the map from west to east, while Us-285 cuts through the southwestern corner. Near the northeastern boundary, the named terrain of Sotano Blanco provides a specific point of reference in an area otherwise characterized by its wide-open character and the orderly grid of the Public Land Survey System.