2013 Map of El Morro Ranch SE

About this map

Cardenas lies in the southwestern corner of this survey, marking a primary point of human settlement in a landscape defined by ranching and resource management. The geography is characterized by the winding path of Salado Cr and a critical network of water sources essential for livestock in the high plains. Vital water points such as Hackberry Windmill, Big Tank Windmill, and Spring Windmill are strategically positioned throughout the terrain, connected by a web of local routes including Packhorse Rd and various county roads. This 2013 record illustrates the persistence of traditional land use patterns, where the availability of water at sites like Sand Windmill dictates the rhythm of rural life and movement across the New Mexico landscape.