2013 Map of Cienega Ranch

About this map

Cienega Ranch sits at the heart of this Socorro County landscape, positioned within a complex network of arroyos and desert canyons. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Magdalena Mountains to the west and the Chupadera Mountains to the east, creating a corridor of drainage paths like Torreon Arroyo and Nogal Canyon. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the distribution of numerous named tanks and springs across the dry basin. Features such as Cement Tank, Horse Mountain Tank, and Homestead Tank highlight the ranching infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment. Navigation across the ranch land is facilitated by a series of named tracks, including Cienega Camp Rd and Coyote Springs Rd, which connect remote landmarks like Horse Mtn and Ryan Hill Canyon to the broader regional topography.