2020 Map of White Lakes

About this map

High desert drainage patterns and ranching infrastructure define this landscape in Santa Fe County, where ephemeral watercourses like Arroyo Jara and Big Draw carve through the terrain. The presence of Spring Tank in the southeast corner indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid region of New Mexico. The map reveals a systematic grid of land management, bounded by townships such as t12n r11e and t11n r10e, which organizes the territory for agricultural or grazing use. Human transit across this open country is facilitated by a network of local thoroughfares, including White Lakes Rd and several county routes like Co Rd 16B, while highway 285 provides a primary north-south artery through the hills. This survey documents the intersection of natural topographical features like Kinsell Draw with the modern administrative and transport systems of the high plains.