2011 Map of Circle Mesa

About this map

Allison Ranch and White Ranch anchor a landscape defined by ranching and small-scale mineral exploration in Grant County. The winding corridor of Mangas Creek provides the primary drainage for a network of complex canyons, including Saddle Rock Canyon and Haystack Canyon. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of legacy mining operations that dot the hillsides, notably the Wake-Up-Charlie Mine and the Pauline Mine near Treasure Mountain. The presence of several family-named ranch sites, such as Sherman Ranch and the J McMillen Ranch, alongside infrastructure like the Black Hawk Windmill, underscores the continuous agricultural and livestock use of the region. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with routes like Mangas Valley Rd and Wind Canyon Rd connecting remote high-altitude tanks and springs to the primary valley floor.