2013 Map of Tripod Mountain

About this map

Tripod Mtn and Chavez Mtn dominate this section of northeastern New Mexico, where volcanic landforms rise abruptly from the high plains. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Carrizo Cr and Cedar Cr cutting through the terrain. Human activity is centered on a sparse but vital network of county infrastructure, including Sofia Rd and Co Highway A-007, which navigate the elevation changes created by The Hogback. The map captures a moment in the early twenty-first century when the region remained dedicated to open-range ranching and large-scale land management, as evidenced by the clear township and range lines marking the Public Land Survey System boundaries across the territory.