2010 Map of Werney Hill

About this map

Werney Hill and the Malpais Hills anchor this high-desert landscape in Grant County, defined by a network of drainage draws and ranching outposts. The terrain is marked by a legacy of mineral exploration and cattle operations, seen in sites like the Trimmer Mine, Werney Mine, and Hines Mine Deposit. Water management is central to life in this arid region, evidenced by the numerous tanks and windmills such as Patterson Windmill, Pete Windmill, and White Rock Tank that dot the map. These features are often situated along the winding paths of China Draw and Antelope Draw. Several family-named settlements and working structures like the Morrow Ranch, McDaniel Ranch, and Eubank Corral reveal the enduring cattle ranching patterns of New Mexico’s southwestern interior in the early 21st century.