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1999 Map of Mojonera Canyon

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Mojonera Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape of Catron County, dictating the flow of seasonal waters across the Gila NF. In this arid terrain, human activity centers around vital water improvements, marked by several named stock tanks and windmills that supported ranching operations within the national forest. Notable among these are the North Garcia Windmill and the Henry Ford Tank, alongside more descriptive sites like Dead Steer Tank and Mudhole Tank.

A singular Grave located south of the Big Corner Tank provides a poignant connection to the individuals who lived and worked in this remote corner of New Mexico. The drainage patterns of Mojonera Canyon and Alamo Canyon emphasize the deep relief of the territory, while the presence of Laguna Hondo and Twin Lakes offer rare permanent or semi-permanent water features in a land defined by its elevation and scarcity.