2010 Map of Panther Hill

About this map

Panther Hill rises above a high-desert landscape in Chaves County, where water management remains the central theme of land use and geography. This 2010 survey highlights a sparse network of ranching infrastructure, where named water features like Tom Ned Tank and seasonal drainage paths such as Middle Berrendo Creek and Salt Creek define the movement across the terrain. The survival of named outposts like Panther Windmill and Butler Windmill underscores the historical reliance on groundwater in this part of Eden Valley. The road network is largely functional, including industrial corridors like Pipeline Rd alongside local routes with distinctive ranching-era names like 1 Horse Rd, Knubbin Rd, and Twistflower Rd. This map captures a modern snapshot of a working landscape that still adheres to the hydrological boundaries established by early New Mexico ranchers.