2023 Map of Ninetysix Ranch

About this map

Langford Mountains anchor the northern landscape of this Grant County terrain, where elevation shifts define the drainage patterns of the high desert. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a network of ephemeral water sources and seasonal washes essential to regional land use. Strategic water points such as Glaze Tank, Dons Tank, and Rincon Tank are distributed across the township, supporting the ranching operations that give the area its name. The land is dissected by numerous topographical features including Jones Canyon, New Well Canyon, and South Well Canyon. Human passage through this arid environment is facilitated by established routes like Separ Rd and Jones Ranch Rd, which navigate the draws of Smith Draw and Langford Draw. The presence of Ninetysix Creek in the southeast further emphasizes the vital role of intermittent hydrology in this corner of New Mexico.