2023 Map of Tecolote Peak

About this map

Tecolote Peak stands as the central topographic feature in this arid landscape, surrounded by high-elevation landforms like ET Mesa and the drainage of Red Cloud Canyon. The high-desert terrain is marked by essential water infrastructure such as Abe Tank and US Tank, which are critical for supporting life and livestock in this dry environment. To the northwest, the boundary of the Cibola National Forest encompasses several sections of land, while the northern edge includes the Lincoln Station Airport. This map illustrates the intersection of public forest lands and private ranching interests, linked by rural corridors like Elda Rd and Co Rd A032. The landscape's character is defined by its isolation and the clear division of land through the Public Land Survey System, showing the townships and ranges that have organized the New Mexico interior for over a century.