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2017 Map of Cerro Prieto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cerro Prieto rises as a prominent landmark at the boundary of Cibola and Catron counties in this high-desert region of New Mexico. The landscape is defined by its dramatic volcanic and erosional forms, including the massive Flattop Mesa and the distinct summit of Hawkins Peak. This arid terrain is etched by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses, such as Pascual Draw, Frenches Draw, and Hubbell Draw, which drain toward the catchment of Garcia Lake.

Modern ranching and land management are evident through the naming of localized water sources like Green Tank and the presence of rural infrastructure. Movement through the area is facilitated by historic passages like Native Drum Pass and a network of county-maintained routes. The survey reveals a landscape where physical geography dictates human presence, from the ridgelines along Mcgregor Ridge Rd to the expansive draws that cross the township and range lines.