2023 Map of Reserve

About this map

Reserve and its satellite settlements follow the winding course of the San Francisco River through the heart of Catron County, New Mexico. This survey documents the county seat and the high-altitude topography of the Gila National Forest and Apache National Forest. The map captures a series of established communities along the river valley, including Middle Frisco, San Francisco Plaza, and Lower Frisco. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by prominent landmarks like the Catron County Courthouse and a cluster of religious sites such as Saint Francis Cem, Saint Isidoro Cem, and the Seventh Day Adventist Cem. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, visible in the numerous tanks like Big Pasture Tank and Saliz Mountain Tank Number 1 that support ranching operations in this arid environment. Beyond the river, the terrain rises into the Saliz Mountains, marked by deep canyons and high points like Higgins Mtn.