2020 Map of Tripod Mountain

About this map

Tripod Mtn and Chavez Mtn dominate the skyline in this portion of Union County, where high plains topography meets the distinct volcanic and erosional formations of northeastern New Mexico. This landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Carrizo Cr and Cedar Cr, which wind through the township boundaries of t26n r30e and t26n r31e. The area is characterized by its wide-open ranching character, bisected by functional rural routes like Sofia Rd and Cedar Creek Rd. A prominent geological landmark known as The Hogback rises in the northeast, providing a clear example of the sharp-crested ridges that mark the region's complex geology. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure and large-scale land divisions typical of this high-altitude cattle country, where water sources and elevation changes dictated the placement of early roads and property lines.