2020 Map of Tanner Ranch

About this map

Tanner Ranch sits on a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the high desert, where water management is central to life and livestock. The map traces the winding course of Pinon Cr and the seasonal flows of Jernigan Wash, which carve through the terrain beneath the dramatic overlook known as The Rim. A network of artificial water sources, including Dee Tank, Hook Tank, and Gravel Tank, highlights the essential infrastructure of ranching in Otero County. These features, along with Johnson Tanks, show a reliance on captured runoff to sustain operations within the northeastern reaches of the Lincoln National Forest. The sparse road network, characterized by routes like Pinon Creek Rd and various county roads, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated homesteads and grazing allotments.