2020 Map of Tres Lagunas

About this map

Tres Lagunas and the small settlement of Lehew anchor this high-altitude landscape in Catron County, where water management is the primary driver of human geography. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems including Freeland Arroyo, Newton Draw, and Still Canyon, which feed into numerous livestock watering points such as Hubbell Tank, Dike Tank, and Mud Tank. For family historians, the Tres Lagunas Cem serves as a critical local landmark. The presence of both the Dream Catcher Ranch Airport and the Poco Loco Airport indicates a reliance on private aviation for connectivity in this part of New Mexico. Modern subdivision patterns are visible in the eastern portion of the map, where residential roads like Ponderosa View Lp and Allegres Cir show recent attempts to establish ranch-style housing developments among the ancient draws and arroyos.