2010 Map of Rattlesnake Springs

About this map

Rattlesnake Spring and the Black River anchor this arid landscape on the New Mexico-Texas border, where water sources have long dictated the placement of remote livestock operations. The topography is defined by the Yeso Hills and a series of deep drainage features such as Rattlesnake Canyon and Slaughter Canyon Draw. Named ranching landmarks like Ballard Ranch, Circle K Ranch, and Old C P Ranch reflect the long history of land use in this corner of Eddy County. Evidence of vital water infrastructure for cattle ranching is visible in the presence of Hoffman Tank, Butcher Well, and the evocative Bottomless Lakes. The map also traces established rural routes including Kingsnake Rd and Ballard Ranch Rd, which connect these isolated homesteads and named features like C P Hill across the Chihuahuan Desert terrain.