2017 Map of Pinon Ranch

About this map

Pinon Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico, where the topography is defined by a network of drainage systems and canyons. The map illustrates a reliance on local water management in this arid environment, evidenced by labels for Woods Tank, Crim Tank, and South Well. The eastern portion of the quadrangle includes a section of the Lincoln National Forest, featuring the dramatic drop-off known as The Rim. Numerous canyons like Buckhorn Canyon and Indian Trail Canyon cut through the terrain, while seasonal watercourses like Pinon Cr and Collins Draw channel runoff through the Collins Hills. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of rural infrastructure, including Wilkerson Well Rd and Pinon Well Rd, which connect the ranching outposts to the surrounding wilderness.