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1995 Map of Cerro Alesna

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Cerro Alesna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Cerro Alesna stands as the dominant topographic landmark within the expansive Bartolome Fernandez Grant, a region defined by its complex network of canyons and high desert terrain. This mid-1990s landscape in McKinley County reveals a reliance on isolated water sources, documented through numerous named springs and tanks such as San Lucas Spring and Telesforo Tank. The transition from the grant lands to the Cibola National Forest is marked by a significant shift in topography, where the land rises toward El Dado Peak and the drainage patterns of Cañon del Dado.

The human footprint here is sparse, centered on locations like San Miguel Ranch and the presence of a single Prospect site, suggesting a history of cattle ranching and mineral exploration. The intricate canyon systems, including San Miguel Canyon and Las Yeguas Canyon, illustrate the rugged drainage network feeding into the broader valley floors. This survey provides a precise record of these land boundaries and hydrological features before later 20th-century developments.