2013 Map of Salitre Canyon

About this map

Salitre Canyon and its network of winding drainages characterize this high-country landscape on the border of San Miguel and Harding counties. The terrain is deeply incised by Vigas Canyon, Tapia Canyon, and Mosquero Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward Mosquero Cr. This is a landscape shaped by ranching interests and isolated outposts, where named sites like Trujillo Ranch and McIntosh Camp represent the primary human footprint across the vast acreage. The presence of the McIntosh Windmill near the northern boundary highlights the essential role of water infrastructure in this arid region. To the southwest, the settlement of Wagoneer sits near the county line, while NM-39 skirts the eastern edge, providing the only major paved thoroughfare through the canyon systems.