2023 Map of Tejana Mesa SW

About this map

Apache National Forest dominates the southeastern corner of this map, marking the high-elevation transition from open range to protected timberland in Catron County. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic features and deep drainages, most notably Cerro Pomo, which rises prominently in the northwest. Cutting across the central landscape is Cottonwood Canyon, a significant topographical break that dictates the flow of drainage and historical movement through the area. Infrastructure in this section of New Mexico is sparse, characterized by long, straight thoroughfares like Catron Co Rd A015, which serves as a primary north-south artery for ranching and forest access. The map reveals the rigid Public Land Survey System grid, with numerous township and range boundaries such as t2n r18w and t1n r17w overlaying the complex geology of the mesas.