2020 Map of Dusty

About this map

Dusty serves as the primary landmark in this high-altitude landscape along the border of Catron and Socorro counties. The terrain is defined by a series of significant canyons and draws, including Whitewater Canyon, Jones Canyon, and Indian Spring Canyon, which descend from high points like Rock Springs Peak and Patterson Peak. The region is a meeting point for major public lands, with the Gila National Forest in the southwest and the Cibola National Forest to the northeast. Water management is a critical feature of this environment, evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks distributed throughout the drainage basins, such as Hells Tank, Outlaw Tank, and New Tank. The network of Alamosa Creek and its tributaries, including Ben Draw and Horse Draw, provide the primary drainage for the area, while transportation is facilitated by Old State Hwy 52 and various forest roads.