2020 Map of Trail Lake

About this map

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the high northwestern corner of this territory, marking the watershed boundary in a landscape defined by seasonal catchments and subtle relief. The survey area straddles the high-desert border of Cibola and Catron counties, showing a terrain sparsely marked by human infrastructure outside of the rudimentary Co RD a078. Vital water features like Trail Lake and Canteen Lake appear as key landmarks in this arid environment, likely serving as essential points for local livestock or wildlife management. The absence of established settlements or major highways highlights the remote character of this part of the Southwest, where the Public Land Survey System grid remains the primary organizing feature of the land.