2013 Map of Cerro Hueco

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in northwestern New Mexico, defining a terrain of volcanic peaks and seasonal catchments. This 2013 survey of the Zuni Plateau region highlights the geographic transition between the Cibola National Forest and the volcanic fields of El Malpais National Monument. Scattered ranches like Mason Ranch and Los Cerros Ranch mark the human presence in a landscape dominated by prominent volcanic features, including Cerro Hueco, Cerro Americano, and Cerro Negro. A network of unpaved tracks, such as Co Road 41 and Fumarole Rd, provides access to the various lagunas that dot the area, including Laguna Americana and Laguna Larga. The presence of The Malpais at the southern edge indicates the beginning of the lava flows that define the regional geology.