2017 Map of West Lime Hills

About this map

The West Lime Hills and the northern reaches of the Tres Hermanas Mountains dominate this arid landscape in southern New Mexico. This 2017 survey illustrates a complex network of ephemeral drainage patterns, including the long reaches of Suckerville Draw, Bisbee Draw, and Tomerlin Draw, which define the surface hydrology of the region. Scattered throughout this high-desert terrain are vital water sources such as Jog Tank, Hood Tank, and Sump Tank, alongside the larger Big Tank near the mountains. Local history and ranching roots are etched into the map through family and place-named features like Bassett Lake, Manning Canyon, and the evocative Lonesome Cabin Draw. The map reveals a transition from the alluvial fans of the mountains to the flatter basins crossed by rural roads like Sweetser and Inmon Ranch RD Se, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of this remote corner of Luna County.