1963 Map of Casamero Lake

About this map

The Continental Divide snake across this high-desert landscape in McKinley County, defining the drainage patterns between the northern mesas and the southern draws. Settlement is sparse, anchored by the Borrego Pass Trading Post near the eastern edge. The map captures a transition from the elevated peaks of Wheat Grass Butte and Red Butte down to the intermittent waters of Casamero Lake and the Casamero Draw. Vital water sources for livestock and travelers are carefully documented, including Many Mexican Spring, Blue Water Spring, and Owl Spring. A pack trail traverses the rugged contours near Wheat Grass Pass, reflecting the traditional routes used to navigate this complex terrain. Notable landmarks like Cream Colored Rock and The Cup provide distinct navigational markers in a region where geography dictates the path of every road and trail.