2011 Map of Thoreau NE

About this map

Tom Elkins Mine and several other extraction sites define this high-desert landscape in the early twenty-first century, revealing a region deeply tied to mineral resources. The map documents a scattered network of operations, including the Moe Mine, Mine Number Five, and a significant Uranium Deposit in the northeast. This industrial activity is interspersed with established livestock holdings like Andrews Ranch and Elkins Ranch, highlighting the dual use of the land for ranching and mining. Drainage features such as Casamero Draw and Mitchell Draw provide the primary geographic framework, while the isolated settlement of Francis and the presence of the Escalante Water Well underscore the challenges of water management and residency in this arid New Mexico terrain.