2013 Map of Horse Mountain East

About this map

Horse Mtn dominates the northwestern corner of this West-Central New Mexico landscape, marking the transition from rugged high-elevation terrain into the broad, flat expanse of the Plains of San Agustin. This high desert environment is characterized by dramatic drainage systems like Nance Canyon and the winding Nester Draw, which cut through the arid terrain. The map captures the area's sparse infrastructure, defined largely by the diagonal route of Nm-12 as it crosses the plains. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid, detailing sections across the vast open country of Catron County. The arrangement of township and range lines reveals a landscape primarily shaped by large-scale ranching and environmental management rather than dense settlement, offering researchers a precise look at modern land boundaries in this segment of the Southwest.