2013 Map of Orndorff Ranch

About this map

Chupadera Arroyo defines the drainage patterns of this Socorro County landscape, cutting a winding path through the desert terrain of the t2s r4e and t2s r5e townships. This 2013 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of New Mexico where land use is dominated by large-scale ranching operations. The presence of Orndorff Ranch and Fernandez Ranch highlights the persistence of named homesteads and agricultural centers in an arid environment. Smaller features like Little Jug Tank indicate the vital importance of water management in this high-desert territory, while Mesa Well Canyon provides a clear view of the complex topographical breaks and elevation shifts characteristic of the Chupadera region.