2013 Map of Owl Tank Canyon West

About this map

Owl Tank Canyon and Castner Draw define the topography of this arid portion of Otero County, where water management is the primary evidence of human activity. The landscape is marked by a network of catchments and reservoirs vital for ranching operations in a dry climate, including Tinney Tank and Broyle Tank in the northern sections. In the southeast, the Foster Ranch Tanks indicate specific land use by local families or agricultural outfits. The map provides a precise layout of the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersection of townships t24s r9e, t24s r10e, t25s r9e, and t25s r10e. This configuration of named water features like Campbell Tank and Castner Tanks offers a clear view of how water resources were distributed across the range at the start of the 21st century.