2013 Map of Potrillo Hill

About this map

Dahlia sits near the head of Cañon Blanco, marking a corner of the High Plains where ranching operations like the Sanchez Ranch and Martinez Ranch define the settlement pattern. This landscape is a complex network of drainage systems and livestock water sources, characterized by features such as Potrillo Cr and Encinosa Draw. The map documents a rugged terrain of mesas and canyons, where the local economy is etched into the earth through numerous tanks like Mesita Tank and Larranaga Tank. The intersection of San Miguel, Guadalupe, and Torrance counties occurs within these sections, highlighting the jurisdictional boundaries in this sparsely populated region. Higher elevations are marked by Potrillo Hill and the distinct contours of Cañon de Padre, providing a look at the geographic isolation and water-dependent infrastructure of northeastern New Mexico ranchlands.