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2020 Map of Cerro Alesna

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cerro Alesna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Cerro Alesna stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert region of McKinley County, surrounded by a complex network of canyons and seasonal water sources. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including San Miguel Canyon and Las Yeguas Canyon, which channel water toward the arid plains. Evidence of historical land use and vital water management is scattered throughout the area, represented by features like Telesfors Tank and the notable Fort Miguel Ruins Spring.

Transport and recreation across these lands are anchored by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which skirts the eastern boundaries of the Cibola National Forest. To the south, San Lucas Valley and Colorado Canyon mark the transition into deeper basin topography, while northern peaks like El Dado Peak overlook the winding course of Doctor Arroyo. This 2020 survey provides a detailed look at the resource-dependent infrastructure of the New Mexico interior.