2010 Map of Sagebrush Valley East

About this map

Rio Felix and Eagle Creek carve through this section of Chaves County, defining a landscape marked by intermittent water sources and ranching infrastructure. The presence of the Runyan Ranch in the north and McAshan Ranch to the south suggests the enduring importance of large-scale pastoral operations in this arid region. A network of primitive and local roads, including Squaw Canyon RD and the curious No Where RD, provides access to several water storage features such as CCC Tank, Dutch Tank, and Young Tank. These tanks and wells like Nester Well are critical markers for anyone tracing the history of land use and cattle grazing. The terrain is further etched by numerous drainages, notably Johnson Draw, Hackberry Draw, and Goaty Canyon, illustrating the complex watershed of the Sagebrush Valley before it meets the larger plains to the east.