1981 Map of Alegres Mountain

About this map

Alegres Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, where the Continental Divide winds through a series of springs, draws, and remote ranching infrastructure. Based on aerial photography from 1969 and field-checked in 1975, the map reflects a region defined by water management and transit, featuring numerous catchment points like South Well, Cottonwood Spring, and Brannon Tank. Traceable local history is marked by small upland burial sites, including Johnson Cem and Divide Cem, alongside namesake locations such as Dees Flat and the W Bar Ranch. The survey also notes mid-century industrial interests with the presence of a Uranium Well and scattered Drill Hole markers. Primitive Jeep Trails provide the primary access through the steep terrain of Hubble Draw and Pancake Draw, highlighting the isolated nature of this high-desert environment.