2010 Map of Watts Hill

About this map

Cibolo Creek meanders through this De Baca County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region where water sources are vital for livestock and settlement. The map documents a classic New Mexico ranching environment, anchored by sites like Jones Camp and Colter Ranch. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Table Mountain, Dipping Vat Hill, and the namesake Watts Hill, which rise above the surrounding plains. The extensive network of named windmills, including Soda Windmill, Shoemake Windmill, and Wharton Windmill, underscores the importance of groundwater management in this arid territory. Near the center of the sheet, Alkali Lake serves as a notable landmark alongside several named tanks and springs, such as Boven Spring Chimney Tank and Watts Spring, reflecting the essential infrastructure of the local high plains economy.