2013 Map of The Saltys

About this map

The Saltys characterizes this portion of Grant County, where the desert landscape is defined by drainage patterns and livestock infrastructure. The southern reach of the Cedar Mountain Range rises in the southeast, culminating at Turkey Knob and overlooking Baker Tank. This area is a network of water management features essential for ranching in the arid Southwest, including Murray Tank, Midway Tank, and Dirt Tank. Transportation and utility corridors cut through the terrain via Nm-146 and the utilitarian Pipeline Rd. To the southwest, Black Mtn stands as a prominent landmark near the head of Black Mountain Draw, illustrating the isolated volcanic peaks and ephemeral watercourses typical of the New Mexico borderlands.