2010 Map of Van Winkle Lake

About this map

Van Winkle Lake and the surrounding drainage basins of Otero County define this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century. The map centers on a network of ephemeral water sources and ranching outposts, where life is organized around features like Jack Smith Tank and CCC Tank. These artificial and seasonal water points are critical infrastructure in an arid environment dominated by expansive draws such as Coffelt Draw and Shiloh Draw.