2010 Map of Fitzpatricks

About this map

The Animas Valley corridor dominates this high-desert landscape of southwestern New Mexico, where life and transit revolve around a series of managed water sources. The settlement of Fitzpatricks sits along the primary route through the valley, flanked by the Animas Mountains to the east and the San Luis Mountains to the south. This ranching environment is defined by its nomenclature of tanks, such as Schoolhouse Tank, Mailbox Tank, and Tumblinson Tank, which indicate the essential infrastructure for livestock in a region where surface water like Birch Creek is scarce. The geography reveals a carefully named network of landmarks including Red Hill and its associated Red Hill Cement Tank, reflecting the specific adaptations of local settlers and land managers to the arid terrain near the international border.