2010 Map of Salazar Canyon

About this map

Goesling Ranch and Piedres Lumbres sit within a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and livestock water improvements in Catron County. The topography is dominated by the prominent Salazar Canyon and LA Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the north and west. Strategic water management for ranching is evident through the placement of various catchment features like Jercka Lake, Rim Tank, and Wire Corral Tank across the high ground. In the northeast, Cañon de Juei cuts through the terrain near a localized Rock Pit, indicating small-scale resource extraction. This area, accessed primarily by unpaved routes like County Rd-A001, preserves the character of New Mexico's rangelands, where water sources like Agua Fria Creek and Carrizo Wash dictate the pattern of human activity and movement.