2018 Map of Carrisito Spring

About this map

Carrisito Spring serves as a vital water source in this high-desert landscape where the borders of Arizona and New Mexico meet. The map reveals a transition from the plateaus of Apache County into the canyons of Cibola and Catron Counties. Major drainage systems like Carrizo Wash and Buffalo Creek define the hydrology of the region, carving through the terrain near Blanco Canyon and Little Blanco Canyon. The area is marked by a network of modern rural roads and ranch tracks, such as Chappell Hill and Old Meadow Ln, which provide access to the remote sections of the high country. This modern survey demonstrates the persistence of traditional land divisions, showing the precise intersection of three counties—Apache, Cibola, and Catron—along the state line. The presence of features like Twentytwo Draw and Horse Canyon underscores the complex topography that has historically challenged movement across this borderland.