2013 Map of Malone Draw

About this map

Tularosa Valley defines this arid landscape in Otero County, where the desert floor is carved by numerous seasonal drainages like Malone Draw and Carter Draw. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern extent of Holloman Air Force Base, showing its proximity to the rural ranching and aviation infrastructure of the region. Transportation and water access shape the human footprint here, from the Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport to vital water sources such as Sand Spring and Daugherty Tank. Local ranching history is preserved in names like Danley Ranch Rd, while the Old Spanish Trl cuts across the northeastern terrain, tracing a historical corridor through the high desert. The map captures the transition from open range to specialized military and aviation land use in the early 21st century.