2013 Map of Schmitz Ranch

About this map

Wild Horse Mesa dominates the northern reaches of this Rio Arriba County landscape, where the high desert terrain is deeply incised by a series of significant drainages. The map reveals a land defined by its ranching and resource-extraction infrastructure, centering on the titular Schmitz Ranch and the nearby Ojito Camp. These outposts are connected by a network of rural routes, including NM-537 and several county roads like CO Road 405, which navigate the complex topography between Bull Well Canyon and Wild Horse Canyon. The presence of Tapicito Cr and the southern Cañon de los Ojitos highlights the essential watercourses that have shaped movement and land use in this part of New Mexico, providing a clear view of the area's rural development and survey boundaries.