2013 Map of Cow Mountain

About this map

Cow Mtn rises above the high plains of northeastern New Mexico, anchoring a landscape defined by its sparse water sources and essential ranching infrastructure. The drainage systems of Gallegos Cr and Carrizo Cr cut through the terrain, providing the natural topography for land management in Union County. The importance of groundwater in this arid environment is evidenced by the wide distribution of named landmarks such as Sintas Windmill, Bryson Windmill, and Marsellino Windmill. These features, alongside local routes like CO Highway A-012 and CO Road AD10, illustrate a modern rural economy still deeply tied to the historical patterns of western livestock grazing. The map meticulously documents the intersection of Public Land Survey System boundaries, including t27n r29e and t27n r30e, which continue to dictate the layout of this open ranch land.