2013 Map of Cooper Canyon

About this map

Chupadera Mesa dominates the high-desert terrain of this central New Mexico landscape, where water management is central to the remote ranching operations. The presence of numerous tanks and water-gathering infrastructure, such as School Section Tank and the New Forest Windmill, reveals the vital efforts to sustain livestock in this arid environment. The map shows deep drainage systems like Yellow Dog Canyon and Aguila Canyon that cut through the plateaus, while the high ground of Iron Mine Ridge overlooks the southern portion of the quadrangle.