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2020 Map of Strychnine Draw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Strychnine Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Strychnine Draw and Segrest Draw characterize this section of the New Mexico high desert, where deep drainage systems carve through the arid plateau. The landscape is defined by its vertical relief, featuring prominent formations like Crooked Canyon and Sargent Canyon. While the terrain is primarily shaped by natural erosion, a network of rural routes including Bronc Rd and Armstrong Rd provides access to this isolated area.

A sparse ranching infrastructure is visible through features like Wilburn Tank, highlighting the importance of water management in this dry environment. The map also delineates the precise boundaries where Chaves, Eddy, and Otero Counties meet, offering a detailed look at the jurisdictional divisions across this rugged canyon country. These topographical features, from Buzzard Canyon to Goat Canyon, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that lead into the larger draws of the region.