2020 Map of Palo Blanco Mountain

About this map

Palo Blanco Mtn anchors this high-plains landscape where the borders of Union and Colfax counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of volcanic peaks and distinct topographical features such as Rincon Peak and the Chico Hills, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses. Drainage systems like Carrizo Cr and Palo Blanco Cr carve through the land, creating named passages including Alamo Canyon and Torcido Canyon. Sparse human infrastructure consists primarily of ranch roads, such as Kennedy Rd and Carrico Rd, which navigate the sections of the Public Land Survey System. The presence of Alamo Spring and Barela Lake indicates the critical importance of water sources in this arid region of northeast New Mexico.