2017 Map of Mule Canyon

About this map

Tusas Ridge and the Tusas Loop define the rugged interior of the Carson National Forest in this northern New Mexico landscape. The map reveals an intricate network of water management features, such as the Mule Canyon Number Three Tank and Barela Number Two Tank, which supported livestock and forestry operations in this arid high-elevation terrain. Evidence of local family history and early land use is found in the scattered namesake landmarks, including Martinez Canyon, Esquibel Canyon, and the small Tusas Cem located near the Rio Tusas.