2013 Map of Mariano Springs

About this map

Mariano Springs and the surrounding high desert of Catron County are defined by a network of essential water sources in a landscape of mesas and draws. This 2013 survey reveals how land use is dictated by the availability of water, with numerous tanks such as Franklin Tank, Dudley Tank, and Stevens Tank distributed across the terrain to support ranching operations. The topography is shaped by dramatic features like Mariano Hill and Mariano Mesa, which overlook the expansive Marshall Flat. Several named canyons and draws, including Wyche Canyon and Sonoreno Draw, cut through the elevation, while a series of modern roads and trails like Starfire Dr and Canyon Crossing Trl provide access through the open country between NM-36 and the township boundaries.