2023 Map of Cal Ship Mesa

About this map

The Datil Mountains and the high plateaus of the Cibola National Forest define this high-altitude landscape in western New Mexico. This 2023 survey illustrates the complex drainage systems of the region, where numerous canyons like Red Canyon, Maverick Canyon, and Main Canyon carve through the tablelands of White Mesa and Cal Ship Mesa. Water sources are critical identifiers for this arid terrain, with several named springs and catchments recorded, including Ox Spring, Silver Spring, and Government Tank. The presence of Forest Rd 507 provides a primary point of access into the timbered uplands. The map provides a contemporary view of these traditional grazing and forest lands, preserving the names of remote landmarks used by generations of ranchers and land managers in Catron County.