2020 Map of Armstrong Canyon

About this map

Quemado sits at the edge of a landscape defined by deep drainages and high mesas, where the high desert meets the northern reaches of the Apache National Forest. This area of Catron County is characterized by a series of significant erosional features, including Armstrong Canyon, Dark Canyon, and Amen Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward the wider valley of Largo Cr. The presence of the Quemado Airport and routes like Catron Co Rd A028 indicate the vital transportation links required for this western New Mexico ranching and forest community. Toward the south, the topography grows more complex near Spring Canyon and French Canyon, eventually transitioning into the rugged terrain of Cañon del Leon. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of land use where small-scale aviation and remote forest access roads coexist with the traditional drainage systems of Rito Cr.