2017 Map of Bell Mountain

About this map

Bell Mountain and the Salado Mountains anchor this high-elevation terrain in Sierra County, defined by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The landscape is marked by a legacy of water management in an arid environment, evidenced by numerous named catchment features such as East South Salado Peak Tank and Miller Mesa Tank. Major drainage systems like Las Animas Cr and Seco Cr carve through the topography, flanked by expansive plateaus including Johnson Mesa and Myers Mesa. Natural water sources like Warm Spring and Bodine Spring appear alongside modern infrastructure like Ladder Ranch Rd, suggesting a landscape used for ranching and grazing. The map provides a detailed view of the remote drainages of Wanda Canyon and Big Rocky Canyon, illustrating the isolation of this high New Mexico country.