2013 Map of Cerro Del Oro

About this map

Orchard Place and the Seis-Wilson Ranch anchor the human presence in this high-desert landscape within the Zuni Mountains region of Cibola County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations including the towering Cerro del Oro and the expansive Mesa del Oro, while the hydrology is a network of intermittent drainages like Arroyo Colorado and essential livestock water sources such as Horse Pasture Tank and Holding Pasture Tank. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring reliance on scattered springs and windmills in an arid environment, where Salado Spring, Palo Blanco Spring, and the Lonely Windmill serve as critical landmarks for ranchers. To the southeast, Indian Rte 55 provides access through the rugged foothills of Cañon Villa de Aseyna, marking a transition between the elevated mesas and the lower canyons of Cañada Bonita.