2011 Map of Milligan Mountain

About this map

Milligan Mountain and the surrounding high-desert terrain of Catron County define this landscape, where the Tularosa River and Negrito Creek carve intricate drainage patterns through the mesa country. The geography is characterized by a series of prominent landforms and canyons, including Flat Top Mesa, Dry Mesa, and the deep recesses of Piney Park Canyon. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous named tanks such as Largo Tank Number 2 and Willow Spring Tank, which provide essential catchments in a region where permanent water sources like Kimball Spring and Willow Spring are rare. Transport is limited to rugged tracks and State Rte 233, reflecting a sparsely populated territory primarily shaped by ranching and natural topography. The inclusion of features like Piney Park and Kiehnes Canyon suggests a landscape navigated by cattlemen and outdoorsmen who rely on these specific landmarks for orientation in the vast New Mexico backcountry.