1995 Map of Cal Ship Mesa

About this map

Cibola National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the Datil Mountains, where the terrain is defined by the prominent Cal Ship Mesa and White Mesa. The distribution of water sources, such as Ox Spring, Chavez Spring, and Silver Spring, illustrates the critical infrastructure required for ranching and forest management in this arid region of Catron County. Significant wells and tanks, including Sawmill Well, Blue Place Well, and Antelope Well, are scattered throughout the deep canyons, such as Remuda Canyon and Thompson Canyon. The presence of the Base Line and township boundaries reflects the systematic public land survey of this territory. This mapping, compiled from 1960s topography and 1990s imagery, documents a landscape managed for natural resources and livestock, where named features like Skeleton Spring and Maverick Spring provide essential landmarks for navigation through the complex canyon systems.