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2020 Map of Cerro Pomo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Volcanic landforms and high-desert terrain dominate this portion of the Eastern Navajo Agency, defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines. The landscape is punctuated by distinct geological features such as Cerros de Las Mujeres and the central summit of Cerro Pomo. These volcanic markers provided essential navigational points for travelers across the arid plateau, as seen in the alignment of Peñasco Ridge and the broad expanse of Peñasco Flat.

Water management in this dry environment is evidenced by Sokno Lake and Montoso Tank, highlighting the importance of every catchment area. Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of service routes like Indian Svc Rte 152 and Cinder Cone Rd. The map illustrates a traditional Southwestern landscape of isolated cerros, including Cerro Cantina, Cerro Montoso, and Cerro Brujos, where terrain elevation and scarce water sources dictated the patterns of movement and land use.