2020 Map of Texas Hill

About this map

Texas Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape along the border of Otero and Eddy counties. The map documents a critical network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in the high desert, including Segrest Waterhole, Acrey Lake, and Texas Hill Lake. These man-made and natural catchments are linked by a rugged topography of drainages like Cawley Draw and Fanning Draw, which carve through the limestone terrain toward the Guadalupe Mountains. Within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest, the map shows a quiet, working landscape defined by named canyons such as Box Canyon, Seco Canyon, and Nester Canyon. The presence of numerous stock tanks, including New Dirt Tank and Larrimore Tank, underscores the area's continued use for livestock grazing in an environment where every named water source is a vital geographic marker.