2010 Map of Rock Tank Draw

About this map

Lordsburg Mesa and the surrounding high desert of Hidalgo County dominate this 2010 topographic record, showing a landscape defined by water management and ranching. The area is marked by several ranching landmarks including the Raymond Fuller Ranch, Backer Ranch, and isolated sites like the Burtch Windmill. To combat the erratic nature of desert drainage, a series of water control structures are visible, such as Stanford Detention Dam Number Two and Stanford Detention Dam Number Three. These features sit alongside natural dry washes like Thompson Draw and Dagger Draw. The presence of the Rock Tank and several named windmills highlights the critical infrastructure required for survival and industry in this arid region, where the terrain shifts from the Black Hills in the north to the Summit Hills in the south.