2013 Map of El Cuervo Butte

About this map

El Cuervo Butte dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Santa Fe and Torrance counties. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage features including Cupido Draw, Porcupine Draw, and Chavez Draw, which illustrate the arid hydrology of this New Mexico region. Ranching signatures are scattered across the quadrangle, notably at Chavez Ranch and Osita Ranch, suggesting a legacy of livestock operations supported by local water sources like Rock Lake, Dinosaur Tank, and Twin Lakes. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Wagon Wheel Interchange on Interstate 40 serves as the primary modern transportation artery, connecting local routes like B Anaya Rd and Co Road 128 to the regional network. This survey preserves a transition point where the high plains meet the elevated volcanic features of the Estancia Valley.