2010 Map of Potrillo

About this map

Potrillo anchors this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, where the transition from desert floor to the East Potrillo Mountains dominates the western edge. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparse ranching and industrial environment, defined by isolated landmarks such as Herrington's Home Ranch and the Federal Number One Mine. The transportation network is limited to arterial routes like A 008 County Rd and A 009 County Rd, which cut across the arid terrain to connect distant outposts. Water resources are critical in this environment, represented here by Gerrys Tank, a necessary feature for sustaining life and livestock in the southern New Mexico borderlands. The map provides a clear look at land use in the early 21st century, showing where human activity meets the stark natural features of the Potrillo volcanic field area.