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2010 Map of Shannon Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

McDermott Wells serves as a central anchor in this arid landscape of Chaves County, where water management is the primary driver of infrastructure. The map illustrates a network of named wells and vital water sources like Rock House Springs and Costel Windmill, reflecting the intensive land use required for ranching in the high desert. Settlement is sparse, represented by outposts such as Fivemile Ranch and East Stancel Corral, which are connected by a web of local routes including Dona Ana Rd and Cottonwood Rd.

The topography is defined by the namesake Shannon Draw and Hobbs Canyon, features that dictate the movement of livestock and the placement of roads. This survey provides an essential record of rural New Mexico's pastoral economy, showing how modern ranching continues to rely on traditional landmarks and scattered water points like Alkali Well and Foreman Well to sustain operations across the vast acreage.