2013 Map of Dusty

About this map

Dusty serves as a small anchor for this rural landscape in the southwestern corner of Socorro County. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including Alamosa Cr and numerous rugged canyons such as Whitewater Canyon and Indian Spring Canyon. A complex network of ranching infrastructure is evident, with multiple family-named properties like the McCracken Ranch and Henderson Ranch scattered across the township lines. The influence of public land management is clear, as the map straddles the boundary between the Cibola National Forest and the Gila National Forest. Elevation high points like Rock Springs Peak and Patterson Peak overlook a system of water management features, including the Pigeon Windmill and several livestock tanks like Shreves Tank and New Tank. This remote area, accessed by Old State Hwy 52, reveals the persistence of high-desert ranching and the importance of scattered water sources in a landscape of dramatic topography.