2023 Map of Horse Mountain East

About this map

Horse Mtn dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, its steep topography rising above the high desert floor of Catron County. The terrain is characterized by broad, high-altitude basins and dry drainage systems, most notably Nester Draw, which cuts through the northeastern portion of the territory. This 2023 survey by the United States Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of New Mexico where the natural landscape remains the primary feature. The map highlights the vast Public Land Survey System divisions, including ranges t3s r12w, t3s r11w, t4s r12w, t4s r11w, t5s r12w, and t5s r11w, providing a clear record of the modern administrative boundaries and the limited road network that traverses this area of the high plains.