2020 Map of Cerro Tinaja

About this map

Cibola National Forest defines the western terrain of this Sandoval County landscape, where the high desert is marked by volcanic formations and seasonal water sources. The topography is dominated by massive landforms like Black Mesa and the volcanic plug of Cerro de Nuestra Señora, rising above the intricate drainage networks of Badlands Canyon and Jaramosa Canyon. This 2020 record of the region captures a series of critical water points in an arid environment, including Rancho Viejo Spring, Jara Loso Spring, and Jaralosa Spring. These features, along with the numerous canyons like Cañada Nervio and Cañon del Puente, illustrate the complex erosion patterns and traditional land management boundaries of the New Mexico interior. The map clearly delineates the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, providing a framework for understanding the vast, uninhabited expanses of the Cibola National Forest.