2023 Map of Bell Ranch

About this map

Bell Mtn and Huerfano Mesa anchor this landscape in San Miguel County, where drainage networks define the topography of the High Plains. The map details a complex system of ephemeral waterways, including the winding La Cinta Creek and Seco Creek, which are critical to the region's ranching heritage. Local hydrology is further marked by cattle tanks like Huerfano Tank and Red Tank, essential landmarks in this dry environment. The presence of Bueyeros Canyon and Muertos Creek suggests a terrain shaped by deep erosion, characteristic of northeastern New Mexico's mesa-and-canyon country. This 2023 data provides a modern record of the land within t15n r26e, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage and the enduring cattle-ranching infrastructure of the Bell Ranch area.