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2017 Map of Rock House Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rock House Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Arid drainage networks and isolated water catchments define the landscape of Chaves County in this 2017 survey. The terrain is dominated by a complex system of draws and canyons, most notably Rock House Canyon and the seasonal path of Arroyo del Macho. The distribution of man-made water features, such as CCC Tank, Flores Tank, and China Tank, illustrates the essential infrastructure required for ranching in this high-desert environment.

Remote roads like Rock House Rd and Verbena Rd provide the only access through the township and range sections. The map reveals how the natural topography of Eddleman Draw and Bajillo Draw dictates the placement of early ranching resources. Researchers of New Mexico land use will find the precise placement of these tanks and draws invaluable for understanding historical grazing patterns and the intersection of public and private lands.