2017 Map of Cactus Tank

About this map

Mesa Montosa dominates the high ground in this 2017 survey of San Miguel County, where the high plains landscape is defined by its catchment and drainage systems. The Conchas River cuts through the northeast, while the rest of the terrain is marked by essential livestock and wildlife water sources such as Cactus Tank, Saxon Tank, and Horsehead Tank. These localized water features, often the only reliable stops in this arid environment, reflect the ranching heritage of the New Mexico interior.