2010 Map of Springer Lake

About this map

The Cimarron River and Rayado Creek dominate the drainage patterns of this Colfax County landscape, where an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure supports the region's ranching economy. Significant water management features, such as the Highline Canal and Springer Ditch, weave across the terrain to feed reservoirs including Springer Lake and Number 3 Lake. These man-made improvements, anchored by the Springer Lake Dam and the Antelope Valley Number Three Dam, illustrate the critical importance of water rights and storage in the high plains of New Mexico.