2017 Map of Benavidez Ranch

About this map

The Rio Puerco carves a meandering path through this high-desert landscape, defining the central geography of the region. The map captures the interface between Sandoval Co and Bernalillo Co, a rural expanse where the namesake Benavidez Ranch stands as a primary point of human settlement. The terrain is characterized by complex drainage patterns, most notably the Cañada de los Canoncitos in the northwest, which feeds into the larger alluvial system. This 2017 survey reflects the modern state of these traditional New Mexico ranching lands, showing the sparse infrastructure and the natural topography of the mesas and arroyos before they reach the more developed outskirts of Albuquerque.