2020 Map of Rail Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the literal backbone of this high-altitude landscape in Catron County. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and livestock watering points, or tanks, scattered across the arid terrain. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the central portion of the map, following the ridgelines above Rail Canyon and Indian-House Canyon. These deep incisions in the earth are flanked by numerous named tanks such as Hobarts Tank, Heifer Tank, and Rincon Tank, which speak to the area's grazing and ranching history. The absence of permanent settlements or modern road networks underscores the isolated nature of this high-country environment as it was documented in 2020.