2020 Map of Werney Hill

About this map

The Malpais Hills and the prominent summit of JPB Mtn define this high-desert landscape in Grant County. Water management is the primary marker of human presence here, with a dense network of catchments such as White Rock Tank, Coon Den Tank, and Jonnie Tanks distributed across the terrain. These features reflect the area's grazing history and the necessity of capturing runoff in an arid environment. The map details a complex drainage system where Burro Cienaga and Walnut Cr cut through the hills. Transportation is limited to functional ranching and access routes, including Separ Rd and Johney Macdonald Rd, which navigate between the numerous canyons like Patterson Canyon and Still Canyon. The survey captures the topographic character of the region near Werney Hill during the early 21st century.