2010 Map of Willow Draw

About this map

Van Meter Ranch and the Jim Cureton Ranch anchor this Grant County landscape, reflecting the enduring ranching tradition of the New Mexico high desert. The map area is defined by a network of drainage systems and watering holes essential for livestock, including Harper Tank and Middle Tank. These features are situated along the winding course of Willow Draw, which carves through the terrain alongside numerous named canyons like Corral Canyon and Thompson Canyon. The presence of Red Rock Rd and Tyrone Thompson Canyon Rd indicates the primary corridors for navigating this remote rangeland. The distribution of corrals and tanks across the quadrangle suggests a landscape managed for cattle, where water sources and named canyons dictate the layout of private landholdings and rural infrastructure.