2020 Map of Wilde Tank

About this map

Otero Mesa defines the high desert topography of this southwestern landscape, where the rising terrain of the eastern portion contrasts with the flatter plains to the west. Water management is a central theme in this arid environment, evidenced by Wilde Tank, a critical catchment point for local resources. The natural drainage of the land is shaped by features like Rough Canyon and Pendejo Wash, which channel seasonal flows through the basin. These geological markers suggest a landscape primarily utilized for grazing or resource management, where specific water sources and terrain changes dictate the utility of the land within the Public Land Survey System grids of t21s r9e and t22s r10e.