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2010 Map of Rock House Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Arroyo del Macho and its various tributaries define the drainage patterns of this high desert landscape in Chaves County. This 2010 survey highlights a remote rangeland punctuated by essential water sources for livestock, including Gavi Tank, China Tank, and the CCC Tank. The presence of these named earthen reservoirs reveals the continued importance of water management in an arid environment where ranching remains the primary activity.

Isolated homesteads such as Irwin Corn Ranch and Macho Ranch serve as the principal landmarks in a territory characterized by extensive topographical features like Rock House Canyon and China Draw. A network of unpaved roads, including Rocking Horse Rd and County Rd-5, provides the only access across the draws and canyons. This map offers a clear look at the specialized ranching infrastructure, from Bajillo Tank to Flores Tank, that sustains this sparsely populated corner of New Mexico.