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2020 Map of Malone Draw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Malone Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mesa Verde Ranch Strip sits at the heart of this Otero County landscape, where the high desert is defined by a network of ephemeral drainage systems and ranching infrastructure. The terrain is marked by significant natural water features including Sand Spring, Daugherty Tank, and the winding path of the Lost River in the southwestern corner. These water sources have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing lands in this arid environment.

Transportation corridors like Danley Ranch Rd and McNatt Rd traverse the flats, while the Old Spanish Trl skirts the northeastern quadrant, hinting at the long history of movement through this region. The map captures the meeting of several major draws, including Hay Draw, Malone Draw, and Ritas Draw, which converge to shape the local topography. This detailed survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and naming conventions that define modern ranching in the Tularosa Basin.