2013 Map of Waggoner Ranch

About this map

Waggoner Ranch and the Bell Ranch Waggoner Airport anchor this high-desert landscape in San Miguel County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainages and mesas, most notably the prominent Huerfano Mesa to the south and a series of deep cuts to the east including Mule Canyon, Devils Canyon, and Ensinosa Canyon. Water management is the primary sign of human activity across these ranch lands, evidenced by a string of named water sources such as the Upper La Cinta Windmill, Hospital Windmill, and Turtle Windmill. These features follow the course of La Cinta Cr, illustrating the essential relationship between reliable water and livestock operations in this arid region. The map also traces the winding path of NM-433 as it navigates the breaks and canyons of the northeastern high plains.