2023 Map of Chinaberry Canyon

About this map

Bueyeros Creek and Mule Creek wind through this high-desert terrain, where the management of water is the primary human imprint on the land. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of named stock tanks, including Antelope Tank, Turkey Tank, and Upper Rattlesnake Tank, which supported ranching operations across the San Miguel and Harding county line. The topography is deeply incised by major drainages like Chinaberry Canyon and Bueyeros Canyon, revealing the erosive power of seasonal flows in this part of New Mexico. Local transport is limited to established ranch roads such as Newberry Rd and Trigg Rd, which connect the isolated tanks and canyons of the high plains plateau. The map serves as a detailed record of the essential infrastructure required for survival and industry in a semi-arid environment.