2023 Map of Santa Rosa Lake

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding course through this section of Guadalupe County, defined by the dramatic loop of Horseshoe Bend and the wide expanse of the reservoir. The arid ranching landscape is punctuated by vital water sources such as Rock Hole Spring, Round Top Tank, and Bar Y Tank, which supported the livestock operations of the high plains. In the southwest, the small settlement of Cañoncitos sits near the base of the rising plateau, accessed by ranch roads like Carmen Rd. The map reveals a transition between the deep incision of Box Canyon and the surrounding tablelands, where local transport routes such as Joe 7 Louie Page Rd and Cowden Rd connect the isolated ranching outposts and infrastructure associated with the Santa Rosa Lake area.