2020 Map of Maxson Crater

About this map

Maxson Crater and the surrounding volcanic field dominate this portion of Mora County. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Turkey Mountains and the prominent peak of Baldy Mtn, which overlook a network of seasonal drainage systems. Water distribution across this arid environment is traced through several distinct watercourses, including Arroyo Tierra Blanca, Arroyo Needham, and Cottonwood Cr. These features illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the local topography over millennia.