2020 Map of Cox Peak

About this map

Cox Peak stands as the central topographic focal point in this high-elevation landscape within the Cibola National Forest. The 2020 terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and draws that carve through the Catron County highlands, reflecting the importance of water management in this arid environment. Ranching and land-use patterns are evident through named water features like Flats Tank and Cox Lake, as well as the naming conventions of natural features like Z Slash Canyon and Z Slash Draw. Access to this remote section of New Mexico is provided by established backcountry routes including Greens Gap Rd and Saulsberry Rd. The presence of Jones Spring and Nester Draw suggests a history of localized water sources critical for livestock and wildlife, while the landscape remains largely unsettled, dominated by natural contours and forest boundaries.