2010 Map of Owl Tank Canyon East

About this map

Shiloh Draw winds through this arid Otero County landscape, defining the primary drainage pattern for an area characterized by scattered water catchment features. During this 2010 survey period, the reliance on these isolated water sources is evident in labels such as Roberts Tank, Johno Tank, and the Wet Weather Pond. These features, alongside the Red Top Tanks, suggest a landscape managed for livestock or wildlife in a region where permanent surface water is scarce. The southern portion of the map is marked by the eponymous Owl Tank Canyon. A sparse network of unpaved routes, including County Rd F057 and County Rd F058, provides the only infrastructure through this open terrain, connecting the various tanks and draws across the high desert.