2013 Map of Thompson Ranch

About this map

Thompson Ranch serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of eastern New Mexico. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching in an arid environment, including the Agua de los Juanes drainage and numerous catchment basins. Names such as Felix Dee Tank, Bibbs Tank, and Molma Moulton Tank reflect a history of local land use and family-named improvements. These water sources are complemented by landmarks like the Miser Windmill and Alegre Windmill, which provided the mechanical means to sustain life and livestock. The presence of Edwardo Lake and the Laguna Seca depression indicate the varying hydrology of the region, while Sun Ranch Rd and Highway 84 provide the primary transit corridors through this open country.