2010 Map of Cerro Prieto

About this map

Montano Ranch and Hubbell Ranch anchor a landscape defined by ranching operations and water management in this high-desert portion of Cibola County. The terrain is marked by prominent natural features such as Cerro Prieto, Hawkins Peak, and the expansive Flattop Mesa. Water access, critical for survival and livestock in this arid environment, is meticulously documented through a network of windmills and seasonal drainages. Facilities like the Martinez Windmill, Cerro Prieto Windmill, and Dipping Vat Windmill trace the infrastructure of the local cattle industry. A series of natural ephemeral watercourses, including Frenches Draw and Nations Draw, cut through the landscape toward catchments like Garcia Lake. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistence of traditional land use and family-named landmarks across a vast, sparsely populated territory.