2010 Map of Ninetysix Ranch

About this map

Langford Mountains anchor this arid New Mexico landscape, which is defined by the vital infrastructure of cattle ranching and historical transit. The map traces the legendary path of the Butterfield Trl, a historic stagecoach and mail route cutting across the desert terrain. Water, the region’s most precious resource, is marked by numerous named windmills and tanks including Snaky Windmill, Hideout Windmill, and Glaze Tank. These features, along with the Ninetysix Ranch itself, reflect the enduring reliance on groundwater to sustain livestock across the wide draws and canyons. Modern routes like Separ Rd and Gage Rd now provide access to these remote ranchlands, following the natural drainage patterns of Ninetysix Creek and Smith Draw.