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2001 Map of Tanner Ranch

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Tanner Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Tanner Ranch and several family-named homesteads anchor this arid landscape within the Lincoln National Forest, illustrating the cattle-ranching footprint in Otero County at the start of the 21st century. The terrain is defined by the sharp escarpment of The Rim to the northeast and a complex network of seasonal drainage systems, including Piñon Creek and Jernigan Wash.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the legacy of early settlers through landmarks like the Jernigan Homestead, Cauhaupe Ranch, and Dean Ranch. The map reveals a reliance on essential water infrastructure in this dry environment, marked by numerous catchment features such as Dee Tank, Hook Tank, Gravel Tank, and the Johnson Tanks. Transportation is largely restricted to unpaved ranch roads and tracks, including Dean Road and Piñon Creek Road, which follow the natural contours of the draws.