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2013 Map of South Taylor Tank

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of South Taylor Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lincoln National Forest occupies the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Sacramento Mountains transitions between Chaves and Otero counties. The area is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and canyons, including Sargent Canyon and Crooked Canyon to the east, and Buzzard Canyon to the south.

Ranching infrastructure is the primary mark of human activity here, with scattered water sources like South Taylor Tank, Collier Tank Draw, and the curiously named Fuck Tank serving as vital landmarks. Access is provided by a web of primitive routes such as Buck Tank Rd, Sargent Canyon Rd, and Forest Road 518, which navigate the elevation changes between the draws. This survey provides a clear view of the land-use patterns in a remote section of New Mexico where water management dictates the geography.