2013 Map of Dale Mountain

About this map

Johnson Mesa dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colorado and New Mexico, where the steep escarpments of Taylor Canyon drop away to the south. Small rural settlements like Doherty, Berry, and Demcheck are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of local routes such as Rathbun Rd and Johnson Mesa Hwy. The hydrology of the area is defined by seasonal drainages and springs, including the headwaters of the Dry Cimarron River and several namesake bodies of water like Berry Lake and Bellisle Lake. Volcanic features are prominent markers in this territory, from the heights of Madrid Peak and Dale Mtn to the distinct form of Red Mtn near the eastern edge. This survey reveals a land utilized for ranching and resource management, etched with irrigation features like the Mestas Ditch and named water sources like Ross Spring.