2020 Map of Cienega Ranch

About this map

Cienega Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, where the terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the Magdalena Mountains to the west and the Chupadera Mountains to the east. The land is marked by a complex network of dry washes and canyons, most notably Torreon Arroyo, which collects runoff from Tiffany Canyon and Ryan Hill Canyon. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of water management in the arid West, documented through numerous livestock watering features like Horse Mountain Tank, Cement Tank, and Homestead Tank.