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2017 Map of Cerro Verde

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cerro Verde and the surrounding volcanic terrain dominate this portion of the high desert in Cibola County. The landscape is defined by significant topographical rises, most notably the prominent Black Mesa and the nearby Volcano Hill, which stands south of Ponla Canyon. These features reflect a geological history of basaltic flows and erosion, creating the mesas and plateaus that characterize this region. Water drainage is represented by seasonal systems such as Arroyo Colorado in the northwest and Arroyo Lucero along the eastern margin, both of which cut through the arid soil toward larger basins.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily limited to the route of Indian Svc Rte 541, which traverses the northern sections. This road provides the primary access through the townships of T7N and T8N. To the southeast, the terrain climbs toward the high ridge of Sierra Lucero, marking a sharp change in elevation. Other isolated landmarks like Rock Tank Canyon and the peak of Tsidu-Weza offer specific points of orientation within the expansive public land survey system blocks.