2013 Map of Windmill Draw

About this map

York Ranch and Walton Ranch anchor this arid landscape in De Baca County, where the cattle-ranching economy is mapped through an extensive network of watering points. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent of Pacheco Bluff and the winding course of the Pecos River, which flows south from the reservoir at Lake Sumner. The importance of water management in this high-desert environment is evident in the naming of nearly a dozen distinct windmills, from the North Windmill to the Winter Horse Pasture Windmill, alongside natural features like Carretas Springs and James Spring. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the rural road network, including the path of Us-84 and local tracks like Carretas Rd, which facilitate movement between these isolated ranching outposts and the natural landmarks of Windmill Draw and Dark Canyon.