2010 Map of Zuni Salt Lake

About this map

Zuñi Salt Lake dominates the eastern landscape of this high-desert region, serving as a center for both unique geology and local industry. The presence of the Zuñi Salt Lake Mine adjacent to the water indicates the ongoing economic importance of this natural salt source, while scattered infrastructure like Leon Windmill and Mireles Windmill point to the necessary adaptations for ranching and survival in an arid environment. The terrain is marked by seasonal and permanent water catchments, including Chical Lake, Lunas Lake, and Cheap John Lake, which disrupt the dry expanse of Mesita Blanca. Drainage systems such as Carrizo Wash and Largo Creek provide the primary natural corridors through the varied topography of Cottonwood Canyon, while the local road network, including County Rd-A7, links these disparate water sources and industrial sites across Catron County.