2017 Map of Mangas

About this map

Mangas sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the ephemeral flow of Mangas Cr and the essential waters of Mangas Springs once supported ranching and transit. The settlement’s history is anchored by the Mangas Cem, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages such as Cottonwood Draw and Hubble Draw. To the west, the boundary of the Apache National Forest marks a shift toward protected woodlands, intersected by the modern path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Local life and navigation follow traditional corridors like Mangas Rd and Co RD 214, tracing a topography deeply etched by names like Killion Canyon and Descalso Canyon. This map captures a remote section of Catron County where permanent water sources like San Jose Spring remain critical landmarks in an arid environment.