2013 Map of Datil

About this map

Datil stands at the intersection of Us HWY 60 and NM-12, serving as a vital hub in the high-elevation landscape of Catron County. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks such as the Po and the nearby Datil Cem, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the Datil Mountains and the expansive reaches of the Cibola National Forest. The map reveals a land managed for ranching and water conservation, evidenced by numerous named tanks and windmills, including the Government Tank Windmill and Homestead Windmill. From the heights of Indian Peak to the deep incisions of Main Canyon, the geography reflects a history of high-desert navigation. Dispersed homesteads and holdings like Drag A Ranch, Jeffers Place, and Eary Ranch highlight the enduring pattern of rural New Mexico land use, where life follows the drainage of Rincon Draw and Crosby Canyon.