2017 Map of Corona North

About this map

Corona sits at the southern edge of this Central New Mexico landscape, marking a vital transition where the high desert meets the wooded slopes of the Cibola National Forest. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and rail corridor defined by the legacy of the Southern Pacific Railroad, with smaller historic points like Varney and Torrance situated along the transportation artery. The topography is dominated by the massive profile of Rough Mountain, which provides the runoff for seasonal drainages such as Camaleon Draw and Cola del Gallo Arroyo. Essential water sources, critical for the region's cattle ranching history, are represented by a network of engineered features including Shartzer Tank, Lee Tank, and North Simpson Tank. The presence of Swayback Rd and Swayback Trl suggests a terrain shaped by winding access routes through the foothills, connecting the open plains to the forest interior.