2013 Map of Pinon

About this map

Pinon stands at the intersection of NM-24 and Highway 24 in the high country of the Sacramento Mountains. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the rugged interface of the Lincoln National Forest and private ranching interests, where water management is paramount. Numerous artificial catchments and reservoirs, such as School Section Tank, Jim Godley Tank, and Richardson Lake, dot the terrain to support livestock in a region carved by deep drainage features like Gregg Canyon and Behringer Canyon. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Piñon Cem just north of the primary settlement. The map reveals a complex network of forest and county roads, including Bonita Draw Rd and Dorothy Rd, that provide access through the complex topography of draws and canyons such as Moccasin Draw and Fleming Draw.