2023 Map of Collier Draw

About this map

Ojito Wilderness lands dominate the northern reaches of this Sandoval County terrain, where the high desert is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by its water management history, evidenced by numerous named stock tanks and catchment points like Trujillo Tank, Huston Tanks, and Griego Tanks. These features reflect a legacy of land use where ephemeral flows from Arroyo la Jara and Collier Draw were harnessed for ranching in an arid environment. Distinctive landforms such as Bernalillito Mesa and Mesa Cortada provide dramatic relief above the winding arroyos. Navigational routes like BLM RD 1115 and Auden CT NW thread through the township and range blocks, connecting isolated landmarks such as Armijo Lake and Cerrito Redondo across the high-plateau country.