2017 Map of Tularosa Canyon

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in western New Mexico, where the Apache National Forest meets the Gila National Forest. This terrain is defined by its drainage systems and water sources, from the prominent Tularosa Canyon to smaller cuts like Barreras Canyon and Indio Canyon. The presence of numerous named water catchments, such as Lambing Camp Tank, Fence Tank, and Thomas Tank, indicates a landscape managed for livestock grazing within the national forests. In the northeast corner, the Mangas Mountains overlook a series of flats and canyons, including the Sand Flats and Sand Flat Canyon. Significant freshwater sources like Celso Spring and Lopez Spring provide vital points of interest for those studying the natural hydrology and land use patterns of Catron County in the early 21st century.