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2020 Map of Panama Ranch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Panama Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Panama Ranch and the rugged expanses of the Lincoln National Forest dominate this southern New Mexico landscape. The topography is defined by the dramatic Guadalupe Rim and The Rim, which separate high-elevation plateaus from deep, carved drainage systems like South Crooked Canyon and Bear Canyon. This area in the Guadalupe Mountains is a study in desert water management, where numerous named livestock tanks such as Jones Farm Tank, Pot Hole Tank, and Scraper Tank sustain the ranching operations in a semi-arid environment.

The presence of Corner Well and isolated features like Cantrell Lake highlight the critical points of human activity within these vast public lands. The map traces complex relief through Freezeout Canyon and Wildhorse Canyon, revealing the intricate network of draws and canyons that dictate movement across the terrain. These natural corridors, including Segrest Draw and Box Canyon, provide a clear picture of the land's difficult passage for both historical travelers and modern land managers.