2020 Map of Fence Lake SW

About this map

Santa Rita Mesa dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Cibola and Catron counties, serving as a prominent topographic anchor in a region defined by its vital water sources. The map identifies several critical hydraulic features necessary for life in this arid environment, including Old Santa Rita Springs, New Santa Rita Springs, and Moreno Spring. These springs and seasonal drainages like Nations Draw and Tejana Draw reveal the essential network of watering points that historically supported cattle ranching and early homesteading. The local road system, including Moreno Hill Rd and Hubbell Rd, follows the natural contours of the mesas and draws, illustrating how human passage and settlement patterns were dictated by the availability of water at sites like Nicolas Spring and along Largo Cr.