1983 Map of Quemado

About this map

Quemado and the iconic settlement of Pie Town anchor this high-desert landscape in the early 1980s, where the winding Continental Divide separates the drainage of the Apache National Forest and Cibola National Forest. The map illustrates a transition from the rugged Mangas Mountains to the expansive plateaus of Tejana Mesa and Largo Mesa. This region is defined by its complex network of seasonal drainages, such as Largo Creek and Sawmill Draw, which carve through the volcanic and sedimentary terrain. Notable landmarks including Adams Diggings and the isolated peaks of Cerro Prieto and Castle Rock provide specific points of interest for those studying the land use and geologic character of western Catron County. The alignment of U.S. 60 serves as the primary artery connecting these remote ranching and forest communities.