2017 Map of Afton

About this map

Afton and the rail-aligned community of Rutter anchor this 2017 survey of the desert landscape in Doña Ana County. The terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of county roads, including Co Rd B004 and Co Rd B007, which traverse the open basin between low-relief volcanic features and ancient drainage patterns. The map detail reflects a modern era of land management, where traditional township and range lines like t25s r1w intersect with contemporary infrastructure. For those researching the geography of the Mesilla Valley periphery, the map provides precise locations for remote desert crossings and the distinct corridor formed by the railroad as it passes through this arid stretch of New Mexico.