2020 Map of Ramon SW

About this map

The high desert landscape where Chaves, Lincoln, and De Baca Counties converge is defined by a sparse but vital network of water catchment systems and geologic landforms. A notable Natural Bridge stands as a primary landmark in the northwestern section, while the drainage patterns of Buck Draw, Dipping Vat Draw, and Automobile Draw dictate the local topography. This arid region relies heavily on a series of named earthen tanks and reservoirs, such as Railroad Tank, White Tank, and South Adobe Tank, which reflect the ranching heritage and water management strategies of this part of New Mexico. The transition from the flat draws to the more pronounced Fifteenmile Arroyo and Corn Draw highlights the drainage system feeding into larger basins. Roads such as Sotol RD and Co RD b024 provide the few transit corridors through this open country, where the intersection of three counties and multiple township boundaries underscores its role as a jurisdictional crossroad.