2013 Map of Cerro Brillante

About this map

El Malpais National Monument dominates the eastern landscape of this 2013 survey, where the volcanic geology of The Malpais meets a series of prominent volcanic peaks. The topography is defined by distinct cinder cones and hills including Cerro Brillante, Cerro Piedrita, and Cerro Lobo. Human presence is sparse in this high-altitude terrain, marked primarily by ranching and water management features like Brillante Windmill and Laguna Brillante. The central portion of the map transitions through Chato Flat and The Vega, providing a clear look at the drainage patterns and access routes like CO Road 42 that traverse this part of Cibola County. This map documents the intersection of protected federal lands and the rugged basin-and-range geography of the Eastern Navajo Agency.