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2010 Map of Ramon SW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ramon SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ephemeral water sources and seasonal ranching camps define this portion of Chaves County during the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by a network of drainage features like Fifteenmile Arroyo, Buck Draw, and Corn Draw, which dictate the placement of essential infrastructure. In this arid environment, named water tanks such as Railroad Tank, White Tank, and Adobe Tank are critical landmarks for land management and livestock.

Remote outposts like West Camp and Shearing Shed Camp reflect the area's continued use for sheep or cattle operations. Evidence of older transport routes and topographical curiosities are found throughout, including the Natural Bridge in the northwest and various county roads like County Road F 013. The naming conventions, such as Dipping Vat Draw and Automobile Draw, provide clear ties to the historical ranching practices and the evolution of transportation through the high plains.