2020 Map of Tinaja Mountain

About this map

Tinaja Mtn and its surrounding high-desert plateaus dominate this landscape in Colfax County. The terrain is defined by massive landforms like Dwyer Mesa and Blosser Mesa, which rise above the drainages of Eagle Tail Cr and the W Fork Tinaja Cr. The presence of Cottonwood Spring suggests a critical water source in this arid environment, a vital point for ranching and wildlife near the base of the ridges. Transportation across this high country is limited to specialized ranch roads like the McAuliffe Ranch Prd and the To Ranch Prd, reflecting the area's ongoing use for large-scale livestock operations. Other prominent elevations such as Green Mtn, Tinaja Mesa, and Red Mtn provide a topographic profile characteristic of the northern New Mexico plains.