2017 Map of Cow Springs

About this map

Cow Springs and the ephemeral Chihuahua Lake define the hydrology of this high-altitude Catron County landscape. The terrain is shaped by volcanic features and high-desert drainage patterns, most notably around E Red Hill and the passage through Cowboy Pass. Ranching heritage is evident through a network of rural roads such as Old Ranch Rd and Cimerron Rd, which navigate the slopes between Mayes Wash and Red Hill Draw. This 2017 survey reflects a contemporary look at a remote part of western New Mexico where land use remains centered on large-scale grazing and resource management. The map provides a precise layout of the Public Land Survey System, marking the corners of several townships including t1s r21w and t2s r20w.