2021 Map of Nelson Reservoir NE

About this map

The high desert borderlands between Apache County, Arizona, and Catron County, New Mexico, are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and early western transit routes. Central to this landscape is Coyote Creek, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, carving a path across the state line. Topographic interest is concentrated in features like Cottonwood Canyon and Cow Springs Draw, illustrating the erosional character of the high plateau region. Transportation history is visible in the alignment of Old US Hwy 60 and modern access roads like Co Rd 4001 and Ap-4225, which cut through the public land survey system grids. The map records the intersection of modern state boundaries and the legacy of ranching-era infrastructure in this sparsely populated reach of the American Southwest.