2013 Map of Cowboy Mesa NW

About this map

High Desert Ranch Airport sits as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape of Lincoln County, New Mexico. The terrain is defined by its wide, open drainage patterns, most notably the winding course of the Cola del Gallo Arroyo which cuts through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Transportation is limited to a few established corridors, including NM-247 and local routes like CO Road 8041 and CO Road 8019, illustrating a region dominated by ranching and aviation access rather than dense urbanization. In the southwestern corner, the Reynolds Ranch provides a specific point of reference for local land usage and family-history research in this section of the state. The map's grid lines reflect the large-scale land divisions typical of the Western United States, where isolated outposts and private landing strips serve the needs of a sparse population.