2014 Map of Artesia

About this map

Artesia and the neighboring settlement of Swift Trail Junction occupy a transition from the alluvial fans of the Pinaleño Mountains to the high desert floor of Graham County. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage channels, most notably Marijilda Wash and Stockton Wash, which carry seasonal runoff toward the Gila Valley. To the west, the boundary of the Coronado National Forest rises sharply toward Metate Peak, where steep canyons like Lefthand Canyon and Veach Canyon emerge from the mountain front. This area is characterized by a mix of established water management and ranching history, evidenced by Lebanon Reservoir Number Two near Lebanon and the Dankworth Pond recreation area. Genealogists and local historians can find the Artesia Cem located east of the main settlement, while the road network shows the evolution of local access through residential clusters and ranching corridors.