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2010 Map of Sacaton Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sacaton Draw carves through this high desert terrain in eastern New Mexico, where water management is the primary driver of the rural landscape. In this 2010 survey, the importance of water storage is evident through a series of named catchments such as Upper Tank, Middle Tank, and Lower Tank, which supported the surrounding ranching operations. The infrastructure of the era is defined by sparse settlements and isolated family holdings, including Gonzales Camp and Spires Ranch, connected by a network of county roads.

Industrial activity is represented by the Preston Beck Grant Quarry near the western edge of the map, while the southeastern corner shows the modern alignment of the Interstate Highway passing near the settlement of Ratliff. Cultural history is anchored by the Los Tanos Cemetery situated along Los Tanos Creek, serving as a silent record of the families who settled this arid region. The presence of Double Mills further emphasizes the historic reliance on wind and groundwater to sustain livestock and life in Guadalupe County.