2017 Map of X-7 Ranch

About this map

X-7 Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Doña Ana County, marking a site of human habitation in a region primarily defined by its topographic extremes. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is dominated by the West Potrillo Mountains, a volcanic field featuring distinct cinder cones and depressions that define the local relief. The map illustrates a significant administrative boundary where Luna Co meets Dona Ana Co, a line that cuts through the arid basins and volcanic rises. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle ranching tradition of the southern New Mexico borderlands, where vast stretches of range land are managed across township lines like t25s r5w and t26s r4w. The landscape is a study in isolation, showing the sparse infrastructure required to support the remote ranching operations of the desert southwest.