2011 Map of Red Flats

About this map

Lone Mountain and Red Peak rise above an arid landscape defined by its critical water management features and high-desert terrain. The area is marked by a vast network of catchment basins and reservoirs essential for ranching and livestock, including family-named landmarks like McWhorter Tank, Glasscock Tank, and Holden Tank. The southern portion of the quadrangle includes the Airplane Hills and the eponymous Red Flats, indicating a broad, open topography interrupted by distinctive geological formations such as Capital Dome and Castle Dome. The infrastructure is primarily composed of primitive forest roads, such as Forest Road 2 and Forest Road 312, which connect these remote water sources. This 2011 survey reflects the enduring character of Catron County's high country, where named tanks like West Pie Town Tank and East Pie Town Tank provide vital nodes for local navigation and land use.