2023 Map of Owl Tank Canyon West

About this map

Fort Bliss land dominates the western landscape of this Otero County quadrangle, where the arid environment is defined by its water management systems. A series of strategic livestock or wildlife watering points are scattered throughout the terrain, including Tinney Tank, Broyle Tank, and Castner Tanks. These features, alongside the Foster Ranch Tanks, highlight the enduring importance of ranching infrastructure in the New Mexico desert. The landscape is carved by natural drainage features like Castrier Draw and the more significant Owl Tank Canyon in the southeast. This 2023 survey provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t24s r9e and t24s r10e, illustrating how the land has been sectioned and managed in relation to the federal reservation.