2017 Map of Texas Hill

About this map

Texas Hill rises as a central landmark within this high-desert landscape, situated along the boundary of Otero and Eddy counties. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages including Box Canyon in the north and the complex systems of North Texas Hill Canyon and South Texas Hill Canyon. Water management is the primary human imprint on this arid environment, evidenced by an extensive network of named livestock tanks and waterholes such as Segrest Waterhole, New Dirt Tank, and McGonigle Tanks. To the south, the map transition into the northern reaches of the Lincoln National Forest, where the foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains begin to take shape. The presence of features like Texas Hill Lake and Acrey Lake alongside ephemeral washes such as Cawley Draw highlights the vital role of seasonal water catchments for local ranching operations in this part of New Mexico.