2023 Map of X-7 Ranch

About this map

San Luis Lake sits in the northwest of this Chihuahuan Desert landscape, providing a rare hydrological anchor in an otherwise arid region. The terrain is defined by the volcanic landforms of the West Potrillo Mountains, which rise across the eastern half of the map. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the remote boundary where Luna Co and Doña Ana Co meet. The area is characterized by vast stretches of open public land and sectioned ranch territories, revealing the sparse but deliberate human imprint on the New Mexico borderlands. The map serves as a contemporary record of land management and natural topography, highlighting the subtle drainage patterns and volcanic elevations that dictate movement and settlement in this part of the Southwest.