2017 Map of Tanner Ranch

About this map

Tanner Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Otero County, where water management is the defining feature of the terrain. The presence of numerous named water catchments, including Dee Tank, Hook Tank, and Gravel Tank, highlights the ranching economy's reliance on localized water storage in an arid environment. The map shows the dramatic transition from the eastern edge of the Lincoln National Forest to the rugged precipice known as The Rim, which overlooks the lower elevations to the east. Transportation through this remote section is dictated by the drainage patterns of Jernigan Draw and Jernigan Wash, with Pinon Creek Rd and various county routes like Co RD e032 and Co RD e026 providing the only access through the canyons and mesas.