2011 Map of Centerfire Bog

About this map

Centerfire Creek and its complex network of forks and draws dominate this high-elevation corner of New Mexico as it was mapped in 2011. The landscape is defined by its critical water management infrastructure, evidenced by dozens of stock tanks including Miner Tank, Dead Horse Tank, and Funderburg Tank. These named catchments, interspersed with natural features like Todd Browning Spring and Rita Blanca Spring, trace the ongoing importance of livestock grazing in the region. The geography transitions from the wide Spur Lake Basin to the prominent heights of Freeman Mountain, while a network of service routes like Forestry Road 308 and Center Fire Rd provide access through the canyons. This map offers a detailed view of the remote drainage systems and naming conventions of local ranching families and early settlers in the vicinity of Arroyo Grande and Upper Cottonwood Canyon.