2013 Map of Mount Nebo

About this map

The Animas River valley and its surrounding high desert terrain define this northwest New Mexico landscape in the early 21st century. The settlements of Riverside and Cedar Hill occupy the river corridor, where agricultural infrastructure like Twin Rock Ditch and Ralston Ditch divert water to the local fields. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex water rights and irrigation history of San Juan County through its network of named springs and ditches. Rising above the river basin, the Mesa Mountains and Mt Nebo dominate the northwestern topography, while the eastern portion of the map is deeply dissected by a series of canyons, including Pinto Canyon, Box Canyon, and Rawhide Canyon. Evidence of land use is visible in the placement of the C C Reservoir and numerous livestock water sources like Hog Spring and Tank Mountain Spring. The southern reaches of the map feature distinctive geological landmarks such as Arch Rock and Beanie Pockets, providing a detailed look at the transition from irrigated valley to high mesa.