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2011 Map of Cerro Hueco

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cerro Hueco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mason Ranch and Los Cerros Ranch sit within a high volcanic landscape defined by volcanic cones and ephemeral water bodies in this 2011 survey of New Mexico. The area is dominated by significant protected lands, including the El Malpais National Conservation Area and the El Malpais National Monument. These public lands preserve a complex terrain of peaks and depressions, where prominent landmarks like Cerro Hueco, Cerro Leonides, and Jacks Peak rise above a series of lagunas.

Transport through this part of Cibola County is limited to primitive routes such as County Rd 42 and Fumarole Rd, reflecting the remote and preserved nature of the volcanic field. The map details numerous named catchment areas like Laguna Americana, Laguna Mason, and Williams Lake, which are critical features in this arid environment for both wildlife and the livestock associated with local ranching history.