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2017 Map of Cabezon Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cabezon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cabezon Peak rises as a prominent volcanic neck above the surrounding high-desert landscape of Sandoval County, a landmark that has historically guided travelers through this arid region. The drainage patterns of the Rio Puerco and its numerous ephemeral tributaries, such as Arroyo Ojitos and Arroyo Armiento, define the topography, illustrating the erosional forces that shaped the Abra de los Cerros.

Evidence of ranching and land management is visible through scattered water sources including Cabezon Tank Number 1 and the Mesa Prieta Tank. To the south, the massive landform of Mesa Prieta dominates the horizon, while deep incisions like Cañon de Camino and Cañon Salado mark the rugged edges of the plateau. The map details a landscape where traditional geographic features like Cerro Cochino and Cañada Bonita intersect with modern infrastructure like Co RD 279.