2017 Map of Malone Draw

About this map

Malone Draw and the enigmatic Lost River anchor this topographic view of the arid Chihuahuan Desert landscape in Otero County. The terrain is defined by a series of ephemeral watercourses including Laborcita Arroyo, Hay Draw, and Red Arroyo, which trace the drainage patterns across the High Rolls transition. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching and military purposes, evidenced by the Mesa Verde Ranch Strip and the proximity of Wsmr Part 9. While modern roads like Alamogordo Dr and Phillips Ave appear in the southeast, the interior remains sparsely developed, characterized by utility features like Daugherty Tank and local routes such as Danley Ranch Rd. This survey documents the intersection of rural residential expansion and traditional high-desert land use at the dawn of the twenty-first century.