2013 Map of White Lakes

About this map

Hagerman Ranch and Snow Ranch anchor this landscape in Santa Fe County, representing the persistent ranching legacy of the high desert. This 2013 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region defined by drainage networks like Arroyo Jara, Kinsell Draw, and Armijo Draw. The namesake White Lakes and artificial water sources such as Spring Tank reveal how vital water management is for agricultural operations in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to functional routes including the aptly named Rough Rd and White Lakes Rd, which traverse the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of private ranch land and the expansive open terrain east of the Rio Grande valley.