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2017 Map of Cerro Parido

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cerro Parido
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Cibola National Forest dominates this 2017 survey, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through a landscape of mesas and volcanic features. Settlement is sparse, represented by small communities such as Rincon Entranosa and El Banquito. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Mesa Chivato and the namesake Cerro Parido, intersected by deep canyons including Cañon Blanco and Cañon Chamisa Losa.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through a network of springs and livestock tanks, including Ojo Azabache, Heifer Tank, and Seco Tank. These features, along with names like Laguna Blanca and Laguna Cuarenta, highlight the critical role of surface water for ranching and survival on the mesa. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between McKinley and Sandoval counties, crossing several remote access roads like Guadalupe Rd and BLM RD 1103.