2010 Map of Watrous

About this map

The Mora River and its complex network of irrigation ditches anchor this northern New Mexico landscape, where the Santa Fe Trl remains a visible legacy of historic transit. At the confluence of the Sapello River and the Mora, the settlement of Watrous serves as a local hub, featuring the Watrous Post Office. To the north, Tiptonville and the Tiptonville Cemetery reflect earlier stages of rural community development. A distinct medical and social history is preserved at the Valmora Sanatorium Historic District near Valmora, while the surrounding terrain is managed through engineered water features like the Middle Clyde Ditch, Lower Phoenix Ditch, and Tipton Ditch. This 2010 topographic record captures a high-desert environment defined by ranching landmarks such as Sellman Brothers and the Doolittle Ranch Airport, set against the geological backdrop of Boone Valley and various seasonal arroyos.