2020 Map of Saladone Tank

About this map

The Salado Mountains dominate the northwestern corner of this Sierra County landscape, where the high desert is defined by an intricate network of drainages and seasonal water catchments. Ranching infrastructure is central to the area's layout, with numerous livestock tanks such as Saladone Tank, School Section Tank, and the CCC Tank providing vital water sources across the arid terrain. The southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by deeper incisions into the earth, including Animas Gulch and Wanda Canyon, which feed into the larger Las Animas Cr system. Named landmarks like Myers Animas Spring suggest the importance of specific water points for local land use. Access is provided by a few established routes like Ladder Ranch Rd and Co Rd B077, which navigate between the steep walls of South Kelly Canyon and the broad reaches of King Arroyo.