2013 Map of Mesa SE

About this map

Martin Ranch and Daniels Ranch anchor this landscape in Chaves County, characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching in the New Mexico high desert. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Fivemile Draw, which includes the Middle Fork Fivemile Draw and East Fork Fivemile Draw, directing seasonal runoff through a series of human-made reservoirs. These critical water sources, including Fivemile Tank, Cottonwood Tank, and Buffalo Tank, illustrate the adaptation of land use to the arid environment. A sparse grid of rural routes like Dona Ana Rd and Cottonwood Rd connect remote outposts such as Macho Ranch and the West Stancel Corral. The presence of the Askew Windmill and Partnership Well further highlights the historical reliance on groundwater to sustain livestock across these vast townships.