2017 Map of Fiddler Springs

About this map

Corrumpa Cr and its various tributaries, including Travesser Cr and Spring Cr, carve through this section of Union County, New Mexico. The landscape is defined by deep breaks and canyons, such as Gleason Canyon and Hackberry Canyon, which reveal the area's complex drainage patterns. Historically significant sites for local researchers include the Pleasant Hill Cem located near Cedar Canyon and the Corrumpa Cem further south. Water sources, vital in this arid environment, are clearly marked at Fiddler Springs, Willow Springs, and Roaring Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching landscape where landmarks like Black Bluff and named canyons provided essential orientation for early settlers and travelers navigating the high plains.