2020 Map of Horse Mountain East

About this map

Horse Mtn dominates the northwestern corner of this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, where the terrain breaks into the steep drainage of Nance Canyon. The map area is characterized by a high volcanic or tectonic plateau, defined largely by the rectilinear grid of the Public Land Survey System across Townships 3, 4, and 5 South. Sparse human infrastructure is represented primarily by a network of unimproved roads and trails that traverse the open range. The drainage of Nester Draw cuts through the northeast, providing a rare hydrological landmark in a region defined by its significant elevation and open spaces. This survey reflects the modern state of this isolated New Mexico territory, preserving the names of the few natural features that break the vast ranching or wilderness blocks.