2023 Map of Malpie Mountain

About this map

Malpie Mountain and Lonesome Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape in northeastern New Mexico. This survey captures a terrain defined by isolated volcanic peaks and deep drainage systems, including the headwaters of Carrizo Creek and the southern reaches of Moore Lake. The map reveals a land divided by township and range lines, where human presence is primarily marked by sparse infrastructure like Kennedy Rd and Co Rd A009. To the west, the topographic relief intensifies at Barela Mountain and the steep walls of Barela Canyon, which feed seasonal watercourses such as Barela Creek. This area of Union County reflects the characteristic isolation of the high plains, where named landmarks often serve as essential navigational points for ranchers and travelers moving across the drainage basins of Armijo Creek.