2023 Map of Afton

About this map

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument occupies a significant portion of this southern New Mexico landscape, illustrating the intersection of protected federal lands and historic transportation corridors. The terrain is defined by its wide, open character, where the high desert meets a network of county roads such as Co Rd B004 and Co Rd B007 that navigate the township and range divisions. The small settlements of Afton and Rutter appear as quiet nodes along these routes, representing the sparse but resilient human footprint in Doña Ana County. This map highlights a modern spatial organization where traditional land-use boundaries, including the t26s r1w survey lines, coexist with expansive conservation areas, preserving the characteristic isolation of the Chihuahuan Desert.