2010 Map of Three Rivers

About this map

Three Rivers Petroglyph stands as a prominent cultural landmark in this high-desert region of Otero County, where the landscape is defined by a network of drainage channels and isolated ranching outposts. The settlement of Three Rivers sits near the junction of major local thoroughfares like Three Rivers Rd and WSMR S Route 311, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country. Ranching life is documented through named sites such as Falls Ranch and Hatchet Ranch, which rely on the scarce water resources of the basin. The complex hydrology of the area is mapped through numerous ephemeral watercourses, including New Well Draw, Sand Well Draw, and Crawford Draw, while localized water sources like Aguilar Spring and Crosby Spring provide critical points of relief in the arid terrain.