2017 Map of Mesa SW

About this map

Arroyo del Macho winds through this arid section of Chaves County, defining a landscape of complex drainage systems and isolated water catchments. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the deep incisions of Burts Canyon and Fifteenmile Arroyo in the north to the broader expanse of Fourmile Draw and China Draw as the land slopes southward. Ranching infrastructure is central to the area's geography, evidenced by scattered livestock watering points such as Burts Tank, Little Burts Tank, and Wells Tank. Access across this high-desert environment is provided by a grid of rural roads including Chickenweed Rd, Stargrass Rd, and Co Rd 39, which trace the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents the persistent ranching character of the Llano Estacado region, where seasonal watercourses like Roach Draw remain the primary geographical landmarks.