2013 Map of Wiley Mesa

About this map

Manning Cabin stands as a lonely outpost in this arid landscape where the borders of Cibola, Catron, and Socorro counties converge. This high-desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and watering points essential for ranching, including the Rincon Windmill and Saddle Windmill. The topography is dominated by the massive Wiley Mesa and Techado Mesa, while deep erosional features like Cañon de la Mosca and Willow Springs Canyon carve through the plateau. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Kicking Bear Wash feeds into the Rio Salado, illustrating the complex watershed of the New Mexico interior. The distribution of features like Wiley Lake and various tanks suggests a landscape focused on resource management in a region where water is the most precious commodity.