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2017 Map of South Taylor Tank

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of South Taylor Tank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lincoln National Forest occupies the southwestern corner of this survey, marking a rugged transition along the border of Chaves and Otero counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and intermittent water features, where the arid environment necessitated the construction of numerous catchments. Prominent among these are S Taylor Tank, Lower Trabane Tank, and the uniquely named Fuck Tank.

Remote canyons and draws carve through the high ground, including Sargent Canyon and Crooked Canyon. Access through this isolated territory is maintained by a series of primitive routes such as Sargent Canyon Rd, Bronc Rd, and several county roads. The mapping of the Crooked Water Storage Tank near the county line illustrates the critical importance of water management for ranching or forestry operations in this high-desert region of New Mexico.