2010 Map of Cerro Negro

About this map

The Santa Fe Trl winds through this high-altitude landscape of Mora County, marking a historic corridor across a terrain of volcanic peaks and mesas. The geography is defined by prominent rises including Cerro Negro, Cerro De Oro, and Cerro de Espia, which dominate the open country north of the Turkey Mountains. This 2010 survey reflects a rural environment where land use centers on large-scale ranching and mineral exploration, notably at the Gallinas Camp Diamond A Ranch and the North Baldy Ridge Group Mine located in the southwestern corner. Water remains a critical element for these operations, evidenced by the drainage of Gallinas Creek and isolated sources like Ojo de las Gallinas and Laguna Salada. The map illustrates how modern access roads continue to follow the traditional pathways established by the original western trails through Mclamar Canyon and across Encinosa Mesa.