2013 Map of Heifer Point

About this map

Heifer Point stands as a prominent topographical landmark in this high-desert portion of northwestern New Mexico, characterized by a complex network of arroyos and canyons. The presence of the Verde Oil Field in the southern reaches of the quadrangle indicates the area's industrial importance for energy extraction during the early 21st century. Water management is a central theme in this arid environment, evidenced by Lost Lake Reservoir and various vital watering points including Squaw Spring, Navajo Spring, and Cottonwood Spring. Isolated landmarks like Windmill Number A-11 and Windmill Number A-12 suggest cattle grazing operations or local water supply infrastructure. Transport across this landscape is facilitated by Indian Service Route 205, while major drainages like Shumway Arroyo and Westwater Arroyo define the movement of water through the canyon systems of Salt Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon.