2013 Map of Prisor Well

About this map

Lyons Draw meanders through this arid landscape in southern New Mexico, marking a significant drainage feature where water management is clearly the priority for land use. The placement of several water catchment features, including Martin Tank, CCC Tank, and Renick Tank, suggests a region adapted for ranching or livestock in a high-desert environment. These "tanks," or earthen reservoirs, are scattered across the terrain to capture seasonal runoff, a common practice in the southwestern United States where natural permanent water sources are scarce.