2011 Map of Panama Ranch

About this map

Panama Ranch sits in a high-desert landscape defined by the vital network of water catchments necessary for ranching in this arid Otero County region. The terrain is marked by The Rim, a significant geographic break that overlooks a series of basins. This 2011 survey documents a specialized landscape where human activity is centered almost entirely around water management for livestock, evidenced by the numerous named tanks scattered across the quadrangle. From the northern reaches near Corner Well and Jones Farm Tank to the southern depressions like Lower Dog Tank, the naming conventions such as Pot Hole Tank and Rock Bottom Tank speak to the practicalities of surviving and working this land. Access is provided by a few designated routes, including roads 67 and 518, which link the ranching operations to the surrounding territory.