2010 Map of Polecat Tank

About this map

Rainwater Ranch stands as the primary namesake settlement in this high-desert landscape of Sierra County, where life and transit are defined by water management and drainage patterns. The topography is shaped by the significant McLenden Draw, which cuts through the southwestern portion of the map. Man-made water features, essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, are scattered across the terrain, including Polecat Tank, Sand Tank, and Antelope Tank. Transportation is sparse, anchored primarily by the passage of County Road A-23 across the northern section of the quadrangle. This 2010 survey provides a detailed look at the ranching infrastructure and intermittent water sources that have long dictated the human presence in this region of New Mexico.