2010 Map of Goetsch Lake

About this map

Goetsch Ranch and the small settlement of Goods anchor this high plains landscape of northeastern San Miguel County. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of the Conchas River and Tipton Creek, which carve through the arid geography. The namesake Goetsch Lake appears as a distinct water feature in an area otherwise characterized by intermittent drainage and vast open spaces. This early 21st-century survey illustrates the persistent ranching character of the region, where named locations often represent family holdings or small supply points along the few arterial roads crossing the county.