2010 Map of Mesa SE

About this map

Martin Ranch and Daniels Ranch anchor a high-desert landscape in Chaves County, where water management is the primary indicator of human activity and survival. This 2010 survey of the Mesa SE quadrangle reveals an infrastructure of ranching life, characterized by a series of isolated catchments and wells such as Fivemile Tank, Buffalo Tank, and the Askew Windmill. The land is segmented by long-distance range roads like Dona Ana Rd and Cottonwood Rd, which connect remote outposts like the West Stancel Corral to the wider region. Natural drainage patterns, including the East Fork Fivemile Draw and Middle Fork Fivemile Draw, dictate the placement of these water sources, showing how the local topography and hydrology continue to shape ranch boundaries and livestock operations in modern New Mexico.