2019 Map of Branson

About this map

Branson anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainages of the Colorado-New Mexico border. The settlement's street grid, including William St and Athey, sits at the base of the prominent Saddle Rock formation. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its verticality, from the flat expanse of Brown Mesa to the distinct summit of Watervale Butte. Water management in this arid environment is etched into the terrain through a network of seasonal washes such as Trementina Cr, Doss Arroyo, and Alkali Arroyo. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of isolated burial sites, including Mountain View Cem and Cejita Cem north of the townsite, and Romero Cem located near the headwaters of Chaney Arroyo and the secluded Romero Spring.