2013 Map of Santa Barbara Lake

About this map

Santa Barbara Lake serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape, where the border between Torrance and Guadalupe counties divides the terrain. The map reveals a remote ranching environment characterized by seasonal drainage patterns like San Pablo Draw and the deep relief of Santo Niño Canyon. Settlement is sparse, defined primarily by established agricultural holdings such as George Ranch and Dunlap Ranch. The road network is primarily composed of rural routes like CO Road C076 and Horace Rd, providing access through the various sections of Township 5 and 6 North. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of this portion of New Mexico, where topographic features and land divisions remain the primary markers of human presence across the canyons and mesas.