2020 Map of Blaines Lake

About this map

Agua Fria Cr winds through the high desert of Catron County, tracing a path through a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and remote ranch lands. This 2020 survey illustrates the high-altitude terrain where drainage systems like Cottonwood Canyon and the prominent Cimarron Mesa shape the local geography. The map reveals a sparse network of modern rural developments tucked into the southwestern corner, characterized by residential road names such as Antelope Way, Deer Cir, and Lariot Ln. The central namesake feature, Blaines Lake, serves as a primary reference point in a region primarily accessed via the long-stretching McKinley Ranch Rd. This record provides an essential look at the modern rural infrastructure and natural landmarks of the New Mexico interior, documenting the specific intersection of high-country mesas and seasonal watercourses.