1999 Map of Ponderosa Tank

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates this landscape in Catron County, New Mexico, where the terrain is marked by a network of water management features essential for ranching and forest operations. Ranching infrastructure is prominent, including several Corral sites and water sources such as the North Windmill, South Well, and Water Tanks. The drainage of Agua Fria Creek moves through the northern sections, while family-named landmarks like Sanchez provide evidence of local land use. This 1999 revision by the USDA Forest Service updates topographical data originally compiled in 1969, reflecting the persistent reliance on scattered water points like Antelope Tank, Year Long Tank, and the namesake Ponderosa Tank in an arid, high-elevation environment where 4WD tracks serve as the primary conduits through the forest boundary.