2017 Map of Salitre Canyon

About this map

Salitre Canyon and Mosquero Canyon dominate this high-plains landscape where the Harding Co and San Miguel Co lines meet in northeastern New Mexico. This 2017 survey details the complex drainage systems that feed into Mosquero Cr and Atarque Cr, illustrating how water has carved the terrain into named landforms such as Vigas Canyon, Ojos Canyon, and Tapia Canyon. Human presence is marked by a sparse network of cattle guards and unpaved arteries, including Mosquero Canyon Rd and Co Rd J. The topography reflects the transitional nature of the Canadian River basin's tributary canyons, providing a technical look at the section lines and township boundaries that define modern land ownership in this ranching country.