2023 Map of Blaines Lake

About this map

Agua Fria Creek meanders through this portion of Catron County, defining the drainage patterns of a high-desert landscape in western New Mexico. The terrain is characterized by broad elevations such as Cimarron Mesa, where the topography rises sharply above the surrounding draws. Published by the U.S. Geological Survey using data from the early 2020s, the map documents a network of rural access routes and residential loops, including Deer Cir and Antelope Way, which suggest contemporary settlement footprints near the mesa's western edge. The presence of McKinley Ranch Rd serves as a primary transit artery across the township and range boundaries, anchoring a region defined by its ranching heritage and the natural flow of seasonal waterways.