2023 Map of Samson Lake

About this map

Torrivio Ridge and Torrivio Mesa define the high ground of this McKinley County landscape, where the terrain shifts between elevated plateaus and drainage systems like Defiance Draw. The area is marked by a network of local roads and named routes such as Sunset Valley Rd, Sweet Valley Rd, and the Pittsburg Loop, indicating a region utilized for transit and ranching. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, represented by Samson Lake in the eastern portion and isolated springs like Manuelito Spring, Parker Spring, and those found within Leo Canyon. These features suggest a history of resource management and livestock movement across the high desert flats like Blue Grass Flat.