2011 Map of South Taylor Tank

About this map

Sargent Canyon and Bear Canyon dominate the topography of this high-desert landscape on the border of Chaves County and Eddy County. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and primitive routes, where essential water sources like South Taylor Tank and the seasonal Holt Tank Draw supported the region's livestock and wildlife. Transportation in this corner of New Mexico relies on a series of unpaved tracks, including Bear Canyon Rd, Sargent Canyon Rd, and Forest Road 518, which navigate the deep divides of Crooked Canyon and Buzzard Canyon. This survey captures the rural character of the area at the start of the 21st century, illustrating how the natural draws and canyon floors dictate the path of human infrastructure.