2013 Map of Cerro Negro

About this map

The Turkey Mountains and high mesa country dominate this landscape in Mora County, where cattle ranching remains a central part of the rural economy. The presence of the Gallinas Camp Diamond A Ranch signifies the enduring ranching tradition in this section of New Mexico. Water is the primary architect of the terrain, with Gallinas Cr and the spring at Ojo de las Gallinas providing vital resources in a high-elevation environment. Several prominent volcanic or erosional features like Cerro Negro, Cerro de Ore, and Cerro de Espia serve as navigational landmarks across the undulating plains. To the north, the broad, flat-topped Encinosa Mesa provides a stark contrast to the deep incision of Mclamar Canyon in the southeast.