2013 Map of Zuni Salt Lake

About this map

Zuni Salt Lake dominates the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape in Catron County, New Mexico. This distinctive geological feature, surrounded by the high rim of Salt Lake, serves as the focal point for a region defined by its ephemeral hydrology and traditional land use. The map highlights sacred terrain such as Ahayu:t an Yalanne, rising above the volcanic crater. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by scattered livestock infrastructure like Mireles Windmill and Leon Windmill, alongside numerous seasonal water bodies including Lunas Lake and Cheap John Lake. The network of backroads, including CO Road A7 and CO Road A012, connects these remote reaches where drainage systems like Carrizo Wash and Largo Cr cut through the terrain toward Cottonwood Canyon.