Bull Ranch and Thurmond Ranch anchor this high-elevation landscape in western New Mexico, where ranching operations and vast wilderness intersect. The terrain is defined by dramatic drainage systems and volcanic peaks, notably Horse Mtn in the southwest and the eponymous Log Canyon. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the Agua Fria Windmill and localized sources like Texas Spring and Oak Spring. Much of the eastern portion lies within the Cibola National Forest, showing a network of specialized access routes including Greens Gap Rd and Frontier Trl. The presence of the Happy Mountain Airport north of J L Draw provides a modern navigational landmark in a region characterized by remote draws like Pino Draw and Nester Draw.
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1918 · Pelona
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Clifton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Saint Johns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Clifton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Saint Johns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Socorro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Clifton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000