2011 Map of Welty Hill

About this map

Welty Hill rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and water-management features within this section of Socorro County. The land is marked by numerous tanks, such as Blazes Tank and Sim Yaten Tank, which support livestock in an arid environment cut by deep canyons like Little Pigeon Canyon and West Red Canyon. Human presence is sparse, centered on infrastructure like Pinyon Corral and the Forest 478 Rd, with Pine Cabin serving as a lone named outpost in the southeast. The map reveals the logistical realities of high-desert ranching, where seasonal water sources and named landmarks like Red John Box and the Sim Yaten Hills provide necessary orientation for those working the land.