2011 Map of Broke Off Mountain

About this map

Broke Off Mountain dominates this portion of the northern New Mexico high country, marking a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and forest management routes. The map illustrates a complex network of forest roads, such as Forest Rd 80 and Forest Rd 133, which navigate the various mesas and canyons. A distinct lack of concentrated permanent settlements, save for San Antonio Cabin, suggests a region primarily used for grazing and resource management. This is supported by the density of livestock and wildlife tanks, including the Olguin Mesa Tank, Bernardo Tank, and the Game Department Tank. Hydrological patterns are clear through the courses of Rio San Antonio and Little Tusas Creek, while topographical features like Tusas Ridge and Rincon Negro provide natural barriers. Genealogists and historians may find interest in the naming of local landmarks such as Cisneros Park and Cisneros Spring, which point to family-based land use in this high-altitude environment.