2020 Map of Chinaberry Canyon

About this map

Chinaberry Canyon and the surrounding high plains of San Miguel County are defined by a complex drainage system that feeds into the Canadian River watershed. In this arid ranching landscape, the distribution of water is the primary driver of human and livestock movement, evidenced by the network of earthen reservoirs such as Upper Cabeza Tank, Lower Cabeza Tank, and Antelope Tank. The terrain is deeply incised by several major canyons, including Bueyeros Canyon and Fragoso Canyon, where seasonal flows through Bueyeros Cr and Medio Cr have carved the caprock. This modern survey shows the county boundary between San Miguel and Harding, closely followed by rural routes like Newberry Rd, highlighting the remote and sparsely populated nature of the northeastern New Mexico plateau.