2001 Map of South Taylor Tank

About this map

Lincoln National Forest land meets the high-desert drainages of southeastern New Mexico in this detailed Forest Service revision. The landscape is defined by a series of named canyons and draws, including Sargent Canyon, Crooked Canyon, and Bear Draw, which channel seasonal water toward the southern boundary of Chaves and Otero counties. This arid environment required a sophisticated network of water management features, evidenced by labels for South Taylor Tank, Holt Tank, and the Crooked Water Storage Tank. These tanks and isolated wells supported ranching operations and forest management across the rugged topography. Primitive transportation routes like Bronc Road and Buck Road provide the primary access through the canyon systems, while a Gravel Pit near the center of the sheet indicates localized resource extraction during the early 21st century.