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2023 Map of Malone Draw

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Malone Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base dominate the western edge of this arid landscape, where military restricted zones meet a complex network of ephemeral watercourses and ranching roads. The terrain is defined by wide drainage features such as Malone Draw and Carter Draw, while the Lost River winds through the southwestern corner. These geological features trace the natural flow of water across a high-desert environment that has been heavily adapted for both national defense and livestock operations.

Local landmarks such as Sand Spring and Daugherty Tank indicate the vital importance of water management in this Otero County region. The northern sector shows a transition from military land to private ranching interests, notably the Mesa Verde Ranch Strip. Modern infrastructure is represented by a grid of local roads like Danley Ranch Rd and Mesa Verde Ranch Rd, which provide access between the various draws and the surrounding mesas.