2013 Map of Afton

About this map

Afton and the neighboring settlement of Rutter anchor this 2013 survey of the Chihuahuan Desert south of Las Cruces. The landscape is defined by the stark volcanic fields of The Malpais, where complex contour lines trace the uneven basalt flows and cinder cones of the Potrillo volcanic field. A notable local landmark is the Po designation, marking the site of a post office that historically served this arid stretch of Doña Ana County. Transport and access are dictated by a network of county roads, including Co Road B004 and Douglas Munro Rd, which cut straight lines across the basin floor. These roads provide the primary infrastructure for this remote ranching and geological region, following the established Public Land Survey System boundaries such as t25s r1w and t26s r1w.