2013 Map of Santa Rosa Lake

About this map

Santa Rosa Lake dominates this Guadalupe County landscape, formed by the impoundment of the Pecos River. The map details the complex shoreline of the reservoir, including the prominent Horseshoe Bend and the drainage of Esteros Cr from the north. The area is characterized by scattered ranching outposts such as River Ranch, Shaw and Craig-Walker, and Reilly Ranch, reflecting the enduring pastoral use of this high plains terrain. Land use is further evidenced by a network of water management features essential for livestock, including Round Top Tank, North Tank, and the Oil Well Windmill. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the settlement of Cañoncitos sits near the riverbanks, while northern elevations are marked by the dramatic incision of Box Canyon and the presence of Rock Hole Spring.