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2020 Map of Cerro Parido

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cerro Parido
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Cibola National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in Sandoval County, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds across a series of mesas and volcanic features. This 2020 survey details the complex network of canyons and mesas, such as Mesa Chivato and Mesa la Azabache, that characterize this portion of the American Southwest. The terrain is marked by traditional water sources and collection points including Coal Spring, Ojo Azabache, and Ojo de Alamo, which have historically served as critical landmarks for travelers and livestock in an arid environment.

Prominent geographical markers like Cerro Parido and Cerro Pelon rise above the drainage systems of Arroyo Gallina and Arroyo la Azabache. Evidence of early surveying and land management persists in the township and range boundaries of t16n r5w and t16n r4w, which intersect with the county line between McKinley and Sandoval counties. Local topography includes distinctive features like Bear Mouth and Cerrito del Relampago, while ranching infrastructure is noted through points like Toro Tank and Heifer Tank.