2011 Map of Mangas

About this map

Mangas Creek carves a path through this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, anchoring a series of small ranching outposts and named draws. The settlement of Mangas serves as a central point, supported by nearby family-named locales such as Baca, Leyba, and Smith. Genealogical interest is centered on the Mangas Cemetery and the established Mangas Ranch, which indicate long-standing land use in this arid region. The drainage patterns of the terrain are clearly defined by features like Hubble Draw and Canon del Macho, illustrating how water and geography dictated the placement of roads like County Rd A95 and County Rd 214. The road network consists primarily of unimproved routes and Forest Service roads, reflecting the quiet, rural character of the area at the beginning of the 21st century.