2010 Map of Grandmother Mountain West

About this map

Butterfield Trl cuts across this high desert landscape, marking a historic transportation corridor through Grant County. The terrain is defined by wide drainage patterns like China Draw and Flat Canyon, which converge toward the southeast. Cattle ranching infrastructure is the primary human imprint on the land, evidenced by a network of isolated water sources and windmills. Significant points of interest include Mission Windmill, Turner Windmill, and Grandmother Windmill, which sit near the northern slopes of Grandmother Mountain. The presence of Big Tank and Barksdale Tank further emphasizes the importance of water management in this arid New Mexico region. This survey illustrates the intersection of historic western trails with modern county roads and rural land use during the early 21st century.