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2020 Map of Malstrom Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Malstrom Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this section of Chaves County, illustrating the persistence of large-scale ranching operations in the arid New Mexico landscape. The territory is defined by a sophisticated system of water management features essential for livestock, including Rose Bowl Tank, Draw Tank, and Douthett Tank. These artificial water sources are strategically positioned near natural drainage patterns such as Loco Draw and the E Fork Long Arroyo.

The road network, including Carolyn Rd and Co RD 103, provides a modern record of land access across the vast public and private tracts. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the topographical nuances of the high plains, where subtle depressions are utilized for Lake Tank and Devil Tank, showing how the land's natural contours continue to dictate agricultural and pastoral utility into the 21st century.