2020 Map of McLeod Tank

About this map

The Caballo Mountains define the high ground of this Southern New Mexico landscape, marking a rugged transition in the terrain north of the Doña Ana and Sierra county line. Water management is the central human imprint on this arid geography, evidenced by an extensive network of named tanks and catchments like Broken House Tank, Mine Tank, and Tripple Tank. These features, along with McLeod Draw and Broadhurst Arroyo, illustrate how ranching and land use were organized around seasonal water sources in this high-desert environment. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is anchored by the McLeod Hills and Hogue Hills, while Redhouse Mtn stands as a prominent landmark in the southeast corner. This 2020 edition provides a contemporary look at these long-standing geological and survey boundaries, showing how the historic t17s r3w and t18s r4w townships intersect with natural drainage systems like Garfield Canyon.