Mack Tanks and several smaller catchments define this arid landscape in southern New Mexico, where water management is central to the land's utility. This high-desert terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Mack Draw and the deep relief of Martin Canyon. The prevalence of man-made water features like Little Mack Tank, Little Crockett Tank, and Hay Meadow Tank indicates the vital infrastructure required for ranching or land management in this portion of Otero County. These specific landmarks, along with Hay Meadow Canyon, show the varied topography of a region structured by the Public Land Survey System, including portions of Townships 22, 23, and 24 South.
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1940 · Bassett Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Orogrande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Pendejo Wash
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Bassett Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Orogrande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Desert NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Orogrande North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Orogrande South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000