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2010 Map of Broom Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Broom Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Broom Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Cibola County, where the terrain is defined by sprawling mesas and narrow canyons. The 2010 environment shows a sparse but carefully managed water system essential for livestock and local use, evidenced by the numerous tanks and catchments scattered across the area. Significant features like Blue Water Mesa, Victorino Mesa, and Mesa del Oro dominate the topography, providing a stark vertical contrast to the drainage of Gallegos Creek and the deep Blue Water Canyon.

Human activity is centered on range management, with Ward Windmill and Henderson Windmill marking long-standing points of interest for local geography and genealogy. Transportation is focused along the Indian Service Route 212, which navigates the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Other notable water features include the Henderson Reservoir and the Upper Boulder Detention Dam, illustrating the importance of water infrastructure in this arid region of New Mexico.