2013 Map of Cerro De La Olla

About this map

Cerro de la Olla dominates the southern landscape of this Taos County survey, rising significantly above the surrounding high plains. The topography here is defined by volcanic features and drainage patterns, including the prominent volcanic mound of Cerrito Negro in the southwest corner. The land use appears primarily rural and ranch-oriented, centered on the McGreggor Place settlement. Environmental management for local wildlife is evident through the presence of the McGreggor Antelope Guzzler in the northeastern reaches. The seasonal drainage of Arroyo Punche carves a path through the central and eastern sections, illustrating the arid hydrology of the region. This 2013 record provides a detailed look at the public land survey system divisions across several townships, documenting the modern footprint of these remote New Mexico highlands.