2010 Map of Thumb Tank Peak

About this map

Evans Ranch and remote stations like Avilas Camp characterize this high-desert landscape in Sierra County during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainages including North Fork Palomas Creek and Salado Creek, which cut through prominent landforms like Grandview Mesa and the aptly named No Mans Land. This survey documents a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources such as Polo Tank, Lard Tank, and Kelly Tank, alongside vital mechanical landmarks like the Reno Windmill. Access to these isolated outposts is facilitated by rugged tracks like the Old Ladder Ranch Rd, which winds through the complex topography of Buck Canyon and past Yellow Mountain. The map provides a precise record of the traditional ranching infrastructure and family-named landmarks that have long anchored this arid region of New Mexico.