2013 Map of Red Flats

About this map

The Continental Divide traverses the center of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic boundary within the Cibola National Forest. The map is characterized by a network of ranching infrastructure, primarily stock tanks named for local families and landmarks, such as McWhorter Tank, Glasscock Tank, and Holden Tank. These water sources are vital in the arid terrain surrounding the Sawtooth Mountains and the distinctive geological profiles of Capital Dome and Castle Dome. In the southern half, US Hwy 60 cuts through the region near Red Flats, providing the primary east-west transit route. The terrain reveals a complex system of drainage draws including Newton Draw and Pino Draw, while landmarks like the Airplane Hills and Lone Mtn serve as prominent navigational aids for travelers and land managers in this high-elevation New Mexico interior.